My agent How did you finance this deal?

My team has agents in TN and in 20 STR-friendly markets across the US. 

What really matters is what's important to you and whether or not your agent has the skill and market access to ensure you're getting a good value.

I'm particularly interested in areas that haven't yet experienced a real estate boom but are on the cusp of growth.Additionally, I'm looking at options for managing these properties.

Anything related to Work Comp is VERY state specific and as an insurance agent who is also a fix and flipper I'll say this - unless you outsource 100% of your rehab to a GC and your contracts specifically state how the GC is responsible for work comp matters you may not need it.

Sense of Urgency and unavailability example: Good agents will call to verify a pre-approval.

A good real estate agent that works in your market should be able to help identify desirable neighborhoods, as well as realistic prices.

When you transfer the properties to LLCs, speak to your insurance company/agent to have them make sure that the LLC's name is on the policy.

A great investor focused agent, coupled with a great PM, can get returns in a bad market if they know what they are doing.Investors should pick market based on barrier to entry and their available Capital and their strategy. 

I think if you connect with one of these BP member/agents you'll be heading in the right direction.