Well, there are two colleges nearby, Delta State and Mississippi Valley but they are about the poorest 4-year public universities in the state and most of the people that go to them are from the Delta. 

And Chula Vista or Escondido are great areas for first-timers who want to stay near SD but reduce entry costs.Network at local meetups like “Beers and Deals” - The connections you’ll make there can open up off-market opportunities.Where did you end up starting starting - SD, or did you end up in nearby markets to get your first win?

We are near Omaha, Nebraska and have several data centers nearby. 

Don't rely on algorithmic platforms to set your rates, go directly to VRBO and Airbnb and look at your nearby competitors.

High-demand, high-growth areas like San Diego naturally amplify this effect.On top of that, managing fewer high-value properties here—like a 4-unit in San Diego—has been much simpler and more efficient than managing 10–20 properties in lower-cost markets with higher capex and slower rent and value appreciation.Many beginner investors, however, lack a firm grasp of basic real estate finance.

Also how do I comp homes in metro Detroit if I cant see what the nearby homes that sold actually look like?

It has been a gamechanger in my business.For my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.

Needs a huge remodel (they put the shower in the living room, and you can't open the oven all the way in the kitchen, absolutely ridiculous).I did check the events and meetups category, couldn't find anything nearby. 

Mortgage interest rates will be the same as today for almost all of 2025 causing days on market to keep increasing with fewer transactions.

I think another idea is come up with some renderings and a slide deck and go make presentations at the closest senior centers, Rotary and other service clubs, maybe several nearby chambers and see what kind of interest there is.