I have attended local meetups so that I can have a handful of experienced folks who have resources to share.  

Their goal is to eliminated group homes, half way houses etc, even STR, so check out the local zoning as well. 

I'm local here in Houston and happy to help with any recommendations needing along your way! 

I would believe so, but it is always good to check the local laws.

The best deal I can find today is one that you buy cash, invest a rehab and when you pull out 75% of your ARV you leave maybe a small amount of money in the deal and you break even (BEFORE DISCOUNTING FOR VACANCY, REPAIRS, etc) Yes that means you leave like 10-25k in the deal and your payment becomes $3000/m and your rent is $3000 a month or slightly less.This is for my local market and for Class B or higher RE. 

As noted earlier, most evictions are rinse and repeat, and even if you need to find local attorneys to sign off on paperwork, it's likely less expensive if the paperwork is prepped ahead of time.Just a thought.

I am trying to find a real estate attorney in Macoupin County, IL as my attorney is about 3 hours away and told me that it will much cheaper to go with a local attorney.

With technology and the right culture property management companies can be successful with a mix of local and remote team members. 

Start small, refine your process, and use your network to connect with local investors and seasoned professionals for guidance.Good luck!

For example, cheap goods at Walmart let people buy more cheap crap but at the expense, at least partially, of good manufacturing jobs that supported local communities.