One agent I know in Raleigh frequently networks with local wholesalers and builders.

The great thing about living in a high cost of living area is that your salary / wages are hopefully also very high.If you are a new college grad, I would focus the next 1-3 years on increasing your salary as much as possible(gain new skills, new certifications, change employers, etc).Once you make more money, you can easily get in a position to buy a property on a more frequent basis.Best of luck!

Alternatively, Spaces is another option I use frequently, and it works very well.Regarding the requirements for virtual offices, they are not overly complicated.

Besides directly contacting the employer, this is now the only way I feel comfortable verifying income—especially since pay stubs and bank statements are frequently being altered these days.

If you don’t mind moving somewhat frequently this is a great way to start your portfolio.

Active syndicators are frequently quoted in news articles or have entire articles written about them in trade and mainstream publications.

Sometimes, ok frequently with vacant lots, plans don't always pan out.

We are rural and opportunities and maybe less frequent than other areas.

I'm looking for updates but they do not come as frequently as I'd probably like - and it sounds like others as well. 

I'm starting to hear more chatter about this mysterious "wave of foreclosures" that was a frequent claim/projection back in 2021, which didn't happen then, and by all indications is not going to happen now.