Some of these areas have lower purchase prices but solid rental demand, making them ideal for strategies like BRRRR.I spend my time scouting off-market distressed properties, and I’ve noticed that investors are having a lot of success in secondary cities just outside major metro areas.

And I certainly don't think flying anywhere to scout is where you are at.  

I have scouted Peekskill, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, New Haven, Hartford and Beidgeport in those 5 years.  

I'm headed to Portugal in July and will be there for a couple months to scout some properties.

If the answer to the last question is yes, I think it'll be a hard choice.I see a reasonable appreciation rate for underwriting at about 6% based on neighborhood scout, so nominally I think you'll make 10-11% if you had paid cash which means I think you'll do quite well holding on (20% returns or so). 

I had been scouted more times than I can recount to come to CA to apply my skills because the standards I came up in exceed that of CA and most places. 

Let me know if you need help scouting for more lots.

If so, and it’s not in your home town you might consider living in the dorms the first year while you meet people and use that time to scout out the area and find good places to buy your building.

@Stephanie Brinkley-I like to personally thank you for scouting the neighborhood.

Next step, connect with a investor friendly agent that will help scout out properties for you and/or connect with you others in the space with something off-market.