so are you doing this work for the seller for FREE.. ???

Once you have done it in your own backyard and know the demand of owning RE, you will be much more ready to buy out of state.

Also, try and reach out to the Sandbridge vacation rental companies and see if you can get on their list or radar. that would be a great way to get very steady demand in the summertime.

I'd recommend staying within 10-15% of the median priced home because that's where the most demand will be not only for renters but owner occupants as well. 

These areas have affordable entry points, diverse housing stock, and steady demand.

All of this depends on your market having demand, of course. 

I'm doing tpc compliant texting to motivated sellers to book appointments. 

I'm interested in learning more about owner financed deals, utilizing HELOC's, and the ongoing demands and requirements of being a good landlord/property owner. 

IMO, the best strategy for that type of individual is to purchase residential property in an area they are or can become familiar with; in an area where the neighborhood is “on the rise”, typically where demand exceeds supply and people are spending $$$ on fixing up properties.  

They’re requesting what feels like an unreasonable amount of information, and the demands keep escalating.So far, they’ve asked for:A video tour of my home officeCredit checks on me and my partnerCopies of the deeds for every property we ownA copy of my partner’s home lease and utility billsBusiness phone billsA signed letter from the bank verifying our accountsBank statementsHonestly, it feels more like qualifying for a loan than trying to become a customer.