She's a top-notch realtor and investor in Yucca Valley nearby.  

I am investing in a nearby county as I just don't have the desire to deal with some of the nuances.  

Do you think building a nice website to outline all benefits of the lot size/location, nearby amenities, pretty pictures and video and a clean way to submit bids and stay in touch with me...would all that be overkill? 

My initial thought was that housing prices and rents should continue to rise nearby to accommodate the future workforce and current demand, so rental property could be a good investment approach.

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Check out the nearby members and network at https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or clarifications.

You'll sure to find nearby REI professionals.

If you end up driving around and see other projects under construction, contact the builder and see if they can help you assess the pre-teardown value as they've probably done others nearby.

It is a more rural area with a city center nearby.

As result, home prices in nearby neighborhoods have appreciated dramatically.