Any tips on targeted marketing, effective lead generation, or even some "outside-the-box" tactics?

The PadSplit platform should be used as a resource/tool but please engage with the people in the organization.

Not too shabby for land appreciation.That said, I’d keep an eye on the Elon Effect down southeast.

Strong jobs reports had a larger effect on the 10 year treasury, followed by strong retail sales numbers, followed by EU inflation numbers, then followed by election results but honestly election results only affected rates for a couple of days.Lots of pressure on treasuries from the level of debt the US is carrying, but remember the Fed is also still doing quantitative tightening (while cutting rates) which is additional upward pressure on rates.

Work with experienced local realtors, attend investor meetups, and use tools like Zillow, Redfin, and Rentometer to analyze potential properties.Good luck!

I don't work on houses, but I have to use B and A-basis values for material strength which in effect means the real material will end up being 20%+ stronger (depend on the material).  

Simplifying to a single operational entity (Series LLC) for rentals and management can effectively meet your goals while minimizing costs.

@Phillip Austin I self-manage my properties including some where I do rent by room as a primary strategy, and it is very effective if done well with good screening in place.The difference is starting with shorter leases for me. 

It's why most large landlords use their own in-house tools/software they pay someone a one time fee to setup for them and then hand off. 

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.