They have degrees and interests in different segments of what I think are important facets of the real estate game, one will be graduating with a degree in construction management and the other in accounting.

BRRR'ing is a great strategy to build equity but it's a riskier play and time intensive if you're trying to do it out of state.

Hey Chris, If your agent is only using RCM, they might not be familiar with platforms like Costar or LoopNet (which honestly should not be the case), or they simply may not have the budget to cover the upfront listing fees, which can get pricey.I’d circle back with them, address the plausible elephant in the room, and try to figure out a game plan to get your property on these other platforms.

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

This is my first property so of course it's harder to keep my head in the game with %100 vacancy. 

I knew it was a long term play as well, and wasn't looking for something immediate with them.

There’s nothing wrong with playing it safe, starting small, mastering your strategy, and then scaling up—especially when using other people’s money.That said, as others have mentioned, house hacking is a fantastic strategy.

I played collegiate football at Montana State, where I learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and persistence—skills that I now bring to my journey in real estate.

I will play devil's advocate and mention what kind of properties you may get creatively.

Mid term rentals however are another viable strategy for the area should further restrictions come into play.