In starting this thread I really wanted to get down to the idea of creating new equity out of thin air using this technique.  

Just picked it out of thin air to use in the example.

Anyone who thinks they are getting a great deal by hiring a " handyman , laborer , or anybody that is working on the side "  You are taking a great risk with your investment , someone gets hurt on your job and it falls back on YOU .  

How have you addressed this requirement without hiring an in-state property manager?

Why would seller hiring a different broker invalidate any of that protection to the original broker?

Air Force is good.

Lot's of these course trainers increase networks so by having the ants marching (newbie investors) they might be able to partner when the newer investor finds a great deal or better yet buy it off of them for a minimal assignment fee.If people have little money but a lot of time they may want to look into AIR BNB type stuff or vacation rentals.

I would hire your own exterminator to do an inspection.

My wife and I are starting to look into SFH and condos to purchase as an investment property used as a short-term rental (Air BnB) in Columbus, OH.

In February I left my W2 job as an Air Force officer (extra info: one of my duplexes is using a VA mortgage).