I've found one potential C- SFH off market, but I'm still evaluating it.At one point, Jackson was a major destination for out-of-state investors, but that surge seems to have absorbed a lot of the good SFH opportunities.Any suggestions for the best way to approach the current market?

Also, a major issue I’m having is finding reliable contractors to work on these kinds of deals with me.

No doubt you tell your investors that all investing carries some form of inherent risk, and the overwhelming majority, if not all, of our investor base have a background in investing already.

I have spent the majority of my life as a fly on the wall learning by proxy.

Most people don’t know it, but owning real estate can be a major step forward in creating and maintaining your personal wealth.

That stuff will be majorly distressed with REO prices to match.

Now the lake is the major draw of course so people with boats won't have any issue so you could go that route.

A casualty loss is defined as the damage, destruction, or loss of property resulting from a sudden, unexpected, or unusual identifiable event (e.g., car accidents, storms, floods).

What is the major benefit that would convince a private owner looking to sell to go with a cash buyer who could potentially give them less money than listing their house on any MLS? 

Relationships have a major influence on some people.