I want to explore every avenue to make this work, and I’d even be open to partnering with an experienced motel operator to help bridge my knowledge gap.

In addition I am giving him freedom to explore (to a certain extent) on my dime.

I'm 53, married with 2 kids less than 17 years old with debt only from purchases on credit cards and my home.

If you’d like to explore these options or have questions about financing, feel free to reach out! 

My main goals with these initial projects are:1.Gaining valuable insights into the local market.2.Getting hands-on experience with out-of-state investing, particularly when it comes to remodels and managing from afar.3.Testing the entire BRRRR process to see if it’s the right strategy for me long-term.If all goes well, I’d love to scale up and explore multi-family projects.

Would this be the ideal market, or are there other rental options we should explore? 

A legitimate wholesaler will likely have more off-market opportunities in the pipeline that you can explore/analyze.

We would love to connect with investors, as well as investor-friendly realtors and property managers in the northern Alabama region.Any insights into the local market or recommendations for neighborhoods to explore further would be greatly appreciated.

Have you explored direct mail campaigns or partnering with local realtors who specialize in off-market deals?

I’m still learning myself, but I’ve found that connecting with other investors and figuring out which areas of the market to focus on (like distressed properties or foreclosures) can make all the difference.Are you currently looking to jump back into investing, or are you exploring different strategies at this point?