Try networking locally with HML's who know the market. 

I’ve looked into blanket loans before, but I’m curious about how they’re shaping up in today’s market.

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

Quote from @Blake Steagall: Hello @Jaycee Greene, I do not own any real estate in that market yet but am interested.  

You need income to qualify for loans, you can learn how to manage rentals well (something most landlords never do), you will figure out which communities/properties make the best investments, can earn an above-average paycheck, and may even find some investment properties before they hit the market.

Over the years the only place I have lost money is the stock market.

Most times when evaluating a DSCR mortgage, market rent will come into play.

The conversation covers issues like the impact on property values, tenant rights, and the broader effects on the real estate market. 

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly.