"Develop" it as a place for the folks from the city to bring their rv. this is one of the easiest ways to transform 'junk' land/wetland/'too small to build'-- into something of value, just by (marketing) -finding the right buyer who looks at it differently. 

I see off market properties weekly, talk to investors both new and seasoned daily and I am actively buying myself.

Just be sure to account for the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and market demand to make sure the numbers work for you.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to share updates as you move forward!

From there we identify properties that could have some potential and if you are interesting in diving deeper, 1) we do a thorough video walkthrough to give you a realistic look of the property, 2) we give a ballpark estimate of rehab costs (we do 40 a year with our GCs o we will get pretty close), 3) we talk through market rent with our property management team, ARV, and potential highest and best use.Ideally you find great investor agents who know their market really well and have a network of resources to provide you with enough confidence to take reasonable action. 

I’d recommend looking for a market that’s affordable and has good rental demand—local job growth or proximity to schools can be a sign of a solid investment.

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

If looking to change the market value of property, well there you go. 

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).