Networking with local investors, agents, and property managers will be key to your success.

The key is velocity—keep your money moving and growing.

On top of that they left the key box open and all the keys to everyone’s room were left in the open and the person who does door to door sales told us there’s lots of keys right next to the garage.

Quote from @Donyea Jenkins: With this loan, do properties have to be "Turn Key" to qualify or can they be used on fixer uppers? 

What is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

The returns that investors require is generally based on their perceived risk of the project and the investment period.With my CFO clients who do real estate development, most LPs in the small-scale residential space (SFR & 2-4 MF) are investing for 3-5 years and are looking for a preferred return of 8% with an IRR of 16%-18% for turn-key and 18%-24% for value add.

The key is doing your homework, just like you are re doing now.

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Have you considered Turn-key? 

Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?