No syndication experience but there are about a dozen quality RV/Mobile home parks on market in Oregon, several with owner carry options that can be passiv-ish with management in place.

What is the multifamily market like there? 

Quote from @Sebastian Medina: I would search out people in your market that are flipping, and try going to a couple meetups as well.

While markets had anticipated the first rate cuts as early as March or May, those expectations have now shifted to June or September.

People wholesale on market deals all the time.. especially if it's significantly under asking price. 

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.

I live in Utah, where the real estate market has exploded to say the least through COVID, so investing in my backyard isn't something I'm interested in right now.I'm looking for a market with houses available to be renovated under $50k!

For those who have or had section 8 investments (especially in my market) how would you describe your experience?

Quote from @Remington Lyman: Quote from @Benjamin Lingo: I’m looking for advice on funding and or partners in the Ohio market. Ive

And my options are: -One $800k property in CA (25% down), or-Two $400k properties in ID (both at 25% down).If we take the 2015-2020 5-year appreciation (so as not to include the roller coaster and unlikely 5-year market we experienced from 2020-2025) for each state, the CA property would see an average appreciation of 37%.