@Roger Garner the strategy will really depend on what level of involvement you want in the project.

This market is not always available in the MLS, so making it more difficult.A commercial lending is possible even with SFH, that will depend on your lender and the access to commercial programs, it will all depend on the situation.  

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamA lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

Might have to look into this...I'm still over here getting a new card for the $200 off of $500 in the first 3 months and borrowing free money for a year lol I've always done cash-back and just make sure I use the card w/ the highest percentage for whatever I'm buying - I think Amazon is 6-7% back (depending how how fast you want it delivered), Wal-mart had a good one (5% back) there but I believe their partnership w/ CapitalOne just ended, Costco has a good one (4% back and I think 7% on gas). 

It depends on the area you're working in too.

It's important to choose that one and commit to using it.

depends on how many investors. 

Vijay,  It all depends on the location of the lot. 

The steps I took depended on the property, each property is different. 

Of course you could do both, depending what kind of capital you have.