I am weighing the benefits of trying to get my contractors license as I am experienced in construction, but don't think this would be an easy process and it would be ideally avoided. 

You are doing something wrong.All of you need to focus on VALUE to your ideal audience.STEP 1:Who is your ideal audience?

My ideal strategy would be to BRRRR but I want build my own capital before I start chasing cash flow. 

For instance, markets with low property values and expenses are often ideal for cash-flowing long-term rentals, especially in areas where many residents are unable to purchase homes.

In an ideal situation, this kind of deal can benefit all the parties involved, especially if it's a highly desirable property; The seller gets some privacy, the agent makes a few calls, and the buyer has less competition.

Honestly being only an hour away is pretty ideal to be able to slowly transition to full hands-off operation through automations and having local contacts for on-site work, just gotta start testing things out and see what works best!

Newton would be my ideal location, but all the multi-families I’ve seen in Newton don’t make sense deal-wise.

Tahoe continues to grow as a tourist destination and the low taxes, landlord friendly make it an ideal investment area.

While not ideal to purchase land now, we do not want our family's land to pass outside the family. 

Quality content for free similar to BP, without the vanity number of post ideals.