If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

There is a similar home on the market with seller financing 977 Jasmine Ln, Florence, SC 29501 that sold in October 2023 for $345K.

Often times if you work with a local bank or credit union, you could get lower fees and a fair rate.

We provide a baked good from a local German bakery.

But if this is a one-off, it's probably better to pay a local co-host who already has the local connections.Talk to @J.

Late rents, evictions, and turnovers happen more frequently than in higher-end markets.

If you ever have any specific questions about getting started or need to bounce some ideas off of a local investor let me know. 

Quote from @Alex Olson: Kansas City is a great market for Build to Rent and traditional garden style apartment complexes.  

He gives realistic no fluff advice for those starting out and of course that's a huge part of BP audience not the guru's or the guys at are at the top already or say they are.. but real advice on how to work in a local market and do the things it takes to get there and how long it generally will take a person if they are dedicated extremely focused on the goal as Steve and his family were. 

Instead of following trends, tailor your space to the lifestyle of your target market.