I’ll also connect with locals through BiggerPockets or Facebook groups for first-hand insights.If visiting isn’t an option, lean on a reliable local team (agents, property managers) to help vet the area.

Connect with as many people as you can in the markets you want to be in.

It's like a goldmine of valuable connections and insider info that's just waiting to be tapped.

Be authentic and take an interest in them.  

Should you need help closing this, I am happy to connect! 

There will definitely be rude slum lords but I would say I have made some seriously good connections from just introducing myself.

It very well could become a large enough investment to be worthwhile, also solving for "unexpected emergencies ", for the most part and would an easy self management situation if you were to live onsite in one of your connected townhomes.

Step 1: Get preapproved for an FHA loan for the purchase price you are looking for.Step 2: Connect with builders until you find a few that will finance the construction of your home. 

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further. 

Happy to connect.