If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut

The front end can sometimes be tedious to get approved by the local housing authority, but rent payments are always timely.

As you're very aware, appreciation here locally has skyrocketed in the past ~4 years.

Umbrella insurance can be a smart way to shield yourself and your partners from potential risks that basic policies might not cover.From what I’ve heard, local insurance agents familiar with investment properties in your area are a great starting point.

Investors allow them to help because they are local but the truth is that they have no idea how to manage a rehab.

U need to talk to a local that does septic systems  just like a good well driller they will know the areas generally that are a problem..

This property, in particular, is in an area many local investors will not own, visit or even entertain as an investment.  

A local source is better than a website.

One tip: focus on areas with year-round demand and check local regulations early—they can make or break a deal.