I am not equipped by skill or temperament to do major rehab.

Thanks @Devan Mcclish and @Tommy D. for bringing this up.I'll simply echo and strongly encourage all permit-holding Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) owners to get involved in NASTRA, which is our local STRP advocacy organization. 

A very important skill you need to have is to accurately estimate ARV and rehab costs.

How do other investors organize banking transactions with multiple properties (single family, duplexes, 3/4 units)? 

.- See more at: http://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-a...Here is a link to all Indiana codes for anyone interested: Indiana Real Estate Commission Laws and Regulations.With that being said, if you're considering a manager/management company here in Indianapolis, you can check to see if they are licensed here: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.From the IPLA site, you can search both an Organization or an Individual.  

Those without the skill set or desire would likely choose the more passive rental business. 

I simply entered "investor definition" into google and the definition that came up was "a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit." 

Jamie from Sydney Australia I've been keen to get into real estate for years but have let fear hold me back, always thinking trying to pay my own mortgage how can i afford to pay for two.So stumbled across some Bigger pockets vid's on Youtube last month and here i am taking the plunge, ready to learn all i can and help others anyway i can.I'm looking to learn to flip properties and have investment properties, with an end goal to assist hard ship family's with affordable housingMy credentials are, jack of all trades master of two, licensed Carpenter& Joiner and Cabinet Maker, i have the skill set to do 90% of a renovation myself, exceptions being major plumbing and electrical.So i'm ready to absorb all that i canAnyway thanks for your time and i'll catch you on the flip sideJamie

what @John Ching said is a great way to also organically build yourself a real list of cash buyers.

Lets you get in on the organic flow of news for the area.