The good part is I have access to MLS the bad part is I'm struggling with finding houses below market value as prices in the area are already incredibly inflated.

I've already got a handshake deal with my current builder to build at cost and do a profit share at sale, this should add to our pot for further investments.3 - The final part is to get into STRs in Western NC/Smokey Mountains in about a year from now after the new primary house is settled and closed.

They are in violation of copyright law and shouldn't do it.This is straight from the Chicago Association of REALTORS website:A reminder that the Chicago Residential Lease, and all of CAR’s forms and contracts, are an exclusive member benefit for use only by Chicago Association of REALTORS® members or those who are party to a transaction facilitated by a Chicago Association of REALTORS® member.

Hi Brian,  no, I don't have experience with out of state investments, I do have extensive experience in running out of state construction, the rehab part is where I'm very comfortable with, now I need to get a team out there that can point out the right locations, PM, legal team and so on... 

The Second DCA also specifically noted that a claim for invasion of privacy—intrusion upon seclusion—does not require the publication or distribution of photos or videos to a third party.

If you have a third party managing / overseeing construction, CapEx improvements, larger repairs, etc. what is the fee (%?)

The most important part is not the hardest.

So this part is about how can we best protect ourselves in this case? 

What happens after the party is over?

Make sure that the squatter is not a related family party or trust.