I requested a demo a few times but cannot seem to get a response.  

I have found that the "value add" opportunities, with rent increases, renovations, zoning conversions, and other work needed, absolutely do take up more of your time compared to a more turnkey property - even with third party management overseeing the process. 

It was the right decision for me at the time to have it be an LTR, but it's a PITA restoring it.

As someone who has house hacked many times and have helped others house hack, I would let you know there's a lot of pros and cons to this strategy!

It'll take time but can really pay off if you stick with it.I'm in Los Angeles and I've investing in TN and GA in the past, and currently investing in SE Wisconsin (your area).Let's connect and discuss the market.

I see it all the time, I did it myself moving from Seattle!

Take your time and really think through your purpose and perspective before making a move.  

I have been trying to get a distressed/value add LTR property under contract in my local market for some time now.

It seems to me that this book is a little outdated, however, still full of incredibly useful information.im sure finding networking groups in Las Vegas will be a fairly easy task.Thank you for the sugguestions!

Nobody answered the phone, I called 5 times.