I have over a decade of experience in strategy consulting and in real estate underwriting for new acquisitions and ground up developments.

Still, if you’ve got someone on the ground who truly knows how to navigate these waters, it’s like being handed a map with all the back roads highlighted.

Ground up construction, in another state.

I have a large network plus in depth knowledge of the process to get a project like this off the ground. 

Make sure you’re connected with reliable contractors and property managers who can act as your boots on the ground to keep everything running smoothly.

I added a "cowboy pool" to one property...now I've got a pool that needs cleaning and most pool companies don't service above ground pools, go figure. 

If so, that's your prime market to start in because you have a competitive advantage of boots on the ground you trust of personal knowledge.If I were you, and new, I would not do fixers, I would buy turnkey or rent-ready properties or you are going to have to trust a whole lot more people to do what you want to be done.

Scale up, don't just hit the ground running.

Now it’s probably the Midwest,But my the time you get to the Midwest and establish a footprint and “street credibility” with the brokers and sellers another market may be strong.If you are going to invest out of area, you will need to spend “face to face” “boots on the ground time” there.

I don't need to compete against other investors in my stomping grounds... lol we will be neighbors need month more than likely