Let me know if you are interested, I can send an invite.

Find a STR that cash flows (yes there are plenty as long as you are not looking in Orlando), purchase and self manage for the first year, find a CPA that specializes in the cost seg, and then you can find a PM or continue self managing.  

There is plenty on the market where you will get full inspection rights.

Once I confirm income and rental history, Rent Spree invites the applicant to apply via email and the applicant pays for the cost of the screening.

There were plenty of people not in a flood zone that wish they purchased flood insurance. 

I own a GC company and have guys with plenty of ground up/new construction experience so I'd save labor and material costs.

Local Lenders are pretty plentiful in the area to be honest.

If she sticks with jobs in areas like LA, NY, and Miami there are plenty of job opportunities to stay there long term.The student loans doesn't bother me as much as long as you can afford it.

Plenty of markets with a lower entry point where the numbers work.

And being from Phila, there are plenty of solid and reasonably affordable areas to invest in. if you're open to it, feel free to reach out and we can talk more about this topic and the local market.