So the idea of doing this all from afar is a bit daunting, however, I know the most important thing here will be to create a great team and outsource as much as possible.I have set my sights on a couple of different markets being in the Southeast and the Midwest; these markets seem to provide the cash flow I am initially interested in generating to value add to the properties I purchase.

Are there any particular markets or investment strategies you’re leaning toward?

Investing out of state in the KCMO area sounds like a smart move; it’s such an interesting market with plenty of potential.

There are a lot of affordable properties in Knoxville, but the growth isn't terribly vibrant and the deman isn't what you'd expect for a city of that size and that close to the Smokies - you're mostly looking at college rentals for the meat of the move season, and the SF market, while it exists, doesn't really compare to Chattanooga. 

If fully updated, market rents could be 5K a month plus utilities etc.The office space is currently being used as a medical office and it's a block from the hospital so there is always a good pool of rental candidates. 

If have investment property, we are looking for relatively updated units (we are ok doing some work ourselves), class C+/B tenants, with rents either close to market rate or that can be increased.

Our first year out was crazy good renting for $3300 when market rate was around $2100, but by mid 2023 and 2024 it felt harder.

I know a young lady that just did that in my market, so she was licensed just days after her birthday.What are you planning to do with the license?

The secret to dominating the world of off-market acquisitions isn’t about delivering a slick pitch or being pushy—it’s about becoming the trusted, go-to problem solver that sellers want to work with.

In our market (New Orleans) cemetery tours are very popular.