If you’re handy which it sounds like you are, and are able to source and negotiate good deals  (which by being a long time local with an existing social network makes that part easier) then these skills will help you save money on rehab costs and by buying right (critical).

I will occasionally test out swapping and using RankBreeze to track any difference, but I usually go back to my favorite hero photos and top 5 anyway.  

Right now, I’m in the process of sourcing land for our first project.Happy to connect and share insights.Wishing you a great holiday as well!

@Jim Coleman Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

_______________________________________________________________________________Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Think of it like your favorite song on the radio—if it's played on repeat, you might eventually crave a fresh tune.

You're trying to pretend/make up/cover up/fake/etc - choose your favorite word.

Echo this and add other sources like Zillow or Houzz...really great to get ideas, for free!

Can you speak on how you source granite slabs cost effectively?

Access to off market deals has more to do with someone's ability to network, know their resources, and continue to track down those sources until the right deal comes along.