A potential goldmine for those seeking to increase property value and generate rental income.However, navigating this opportunity requires strategic planning.

I make sure that when I am doing major work that I plan to avoid potential problems on a Sunday. ie I am not replacing valves and faucets on a Sunday in case something breaks and I need to shut off water and go get a new part to fix it and they are all closed until the next morning. 

Their entire business plan is wait a few days to come out, charge  deductible, go back to the office to order a part or two that will come in a day or two.

If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

But I know that the leaders are working on plans to fix it and they are very skilled and effective.

I was wondering if anyone knew how I can connect with or market to investors who specifically purchase land/ lots? 

We have a development coming up for approval with the county adding over 100 units bordering our small town and you can bet everyone that lives in our town is upset about it. in the end though, the planning commissions in our area tend to follow the letter of the law so to speak, so if there is nothing in ordinance barring it, they will approve, generally.

Texas does have specific rules regarding home equity loans and cash-out refinancing (often referred to as "Texas Equity Section 50(a)(6)"), but these don’t prohibit homeowners from using funds for investment properties.

Then once it's acquired and/or fixed up you could shop around for long term financing if planning on holding the property rather than flipping it. 

LVL material, preference for an open floor plan, make this renovation very popular.