I was scouting Zillow non stop for weeks and set alerts.

I focus on a long term relationship I have with my realtor going back 26 years and scouting the MLS every night for new deals.

I would definitely scout out and talk to others that he worked for...there is strength in numbers. 

I do know others that have seller financed land and they cashflow larger amounts like $400 or $500 a month on some properties, without the hassles of tenants.I feel your pain - I also have a fulltime job where I work around 50 hours a week, have two boys under 10 that are in all sorts of sports and cub scouts, it is definitely hard to balance it all. 

She may have been scouting if she lives that close.

Never invest in any city on Neighborhood Scout’s 100 most dangerous cities list.Rent control - Some states and metro areas have implemented various kinds of rent control.

I would also need someone to scout out the land before someone else gets it - because i'm never first in line, haha

WikipediaLow crime rate - Never invest in any city on Neighborhood Scout’s 100 most dangerous cities list.Low risk of a natural disaster - Homeowners insurance rates are a good indicator of the potential for a natural disaster to occur.

I’m am currently scouting the market and want to get an idea of what some people are seeing in the area in regards to returns and cash flow.

I would definitely need a few months to scout areas in person, meet contractors, real estate agents, and property managers before making a move.