See if any of them have the skills and are looking for a part-time job.

Let's just say this would no be a good time to quit your day job and go real estate investing full time.

This is causing a huge influx of people moving here for jobs.

Otherwise, look at side jobs you can do to earn extra money. 

Great job!!

However, all non-government jobs have a finite lifespan.

Goes with the job, I live and work in the territory I work in.The following things I believe to be true: you could definitely do this; you will definitely take on more risk.Food for thought: building a strong network of folks you trust would be a must.

Definitely the way to go on rental properties if you are an out of state investor NOT looking for an enormous undertaking with a BRRRR type scenario or investment of that nature or part time or full time job.

What if they just started their job last week?

@Stuart Udis Its pretty much the norm , I generally do smaller jobs $100K to $250k .