+1 for AirDNA - I recommend using one of their premium monthly subscriptions to explore the actual comps and not just their auto generated projection. 

Right now, I’m especially interested in:How investors are finding and structuring deals in today’s marketCreative financing strategies that actually work in 2025Building strong, long-term relationships in real estateI’d love to connect with others who are in the trenches, learning, growing, and figuring out the best ways to build wealth through real estate.

Shorter term CD's actually have higher rates than longer term so staying in the 3-6 month range is best.  

Hey Paul, my business partner and I work with investors from all over to help them execute the strategies that are actually working here. 

That is, how well did your deal analyzer estimates match the actual rehab costs, holding costs, ARV, and profit?

Funny story, but actually one of our MTR tenants is an interim VP for Cone hospital who is in charge of their real estate development acquisition department.

I have actually switched to the One Brokerage now.  

Investing in "small towns" is actually a very broad term.

My point is, you are on the right track with your thinking, so now to the "HOW" to actually get in, if like me, you don't have an in or connection.First step is likely to get licensed, if you aren't already there are some other ways to get in the door and be helpful but licensed means they can pay you cuts of the deal and its less upfront cost and risk to them in helping you out.  

I am actually an old fart, semi-retired managing my now small real estate portfolio of 16 doors.