One of the best bets here is to get the property addresses - by driving for dollars or purchasing a list then skipping it.

Focus on building a sustainable income.

That's why I'm hands on with my STRs that are all within 7 minutes driving time of my house. 

Hopefully, we can drive a significant amount of veterans to the industry.- Attend the three major parking industry conventions this year.

As far as I'm aware, appliances being included in a rental are simply just to encourage an applicant to lease the property; appliances are not required per-say.As far as "expectations" are concerned, I would say your list is reasonable as to what I typically suggest having available for a rental as they will sustain wear and tear better long-term that providing laundry or counter appliances.Best of luck to you!!

Ive talked to the most people thus far just driving for $'s.

Most large metro areas will have deals in an hours drive, find a place you are comfortable with that has upward trajectory (jobs, population growth, market phase), build your core four and rock it! 

My agent Miguel Vargas located in Mission Texas found it when driving past a different property with a for sale by owner sign out front.

For these reasons, I'm thinking it may hinder my overall goals, but don't want to completely rule out the possibility if folks out there have found success.As far as why I'm drawn to the career: flexible schedule, weird love for numbers, driving for dollars between jobs, general REI adjacency, daily variety of location, outdoor/indoor, relatively active (on my feet), potential for solid income after certification (especially on the commercial side). 

If they will not I would drive for dollars and find a deal and see if someone will partner with you, or if you have some down payment money try calling local banks and see what they can do.