I know a lender that can help with both states that does investment lending for very cheap, it would be worth a connection as you look to build out your team no matter what you decide.

Try it out first test out whether or not you two are a good fit before building a massive portfolio together.Create an operating agreement for your LLC, and create a partnership agreement, defining roles and expectations.

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

Then delivered random orders which we were not allowed to do in building. then, sat there.

Wishing you the best in continuing to build out your portfolio. 

Perhaps you have coverage for the replacement value BUT the insurance company when calculating the replacement property uses modern building materials like drywall but your original house had plaster which is much more expensive.

Where we fit into the "turnkey" model is that our marketplace specifically focuses on newly built properties or renovated homes in good markets with property management in place so you are not having to try to self manage from a distance or build a team on your own.

By doing this, not only are you increasing the value hopefully building you some equity (giving you some boost in your net worth) but also increase rental potential too. 

Looking for some guidance on resources of how to begin analysis or how to build a business of this sort.

probably not because the cheap markets have valuation below build costs.So ...Why are you looking to invest OOS?