I'll check them out for sure. 

I have some cash, but likely not enough to fund a purchase without bank financing, and especially not when factoring extensive rehab costs into the equation (may need to up my knowledge on creative financing to bridge this).

Hi All,  I've had several rolled roofs installed and never saw anything like this. 

Then my current primary home will be rented out to balance the cash flow of this purchase for the next year or so.

Another option is moving out of your place and doing a house hack.

Kyle  You can find advice here, passive pockets and there are plenty of podcasts out there talking real estate.

I'm currently in a rent to own house we are moving out of and will be renovating and renting.

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).

That’s gold in this business!

Don't just find out how it's all licensed and check on any historical issues with it, no you want to meet with local board members, find out how they really feel about the place and what the cities wants and plans are for the place.