That is why you really don't see any stay in business more than a couple months.  

I’m looking for advice on how I can effectively start laying the groundwork while still being remote.Specifically, I’d love insights on:Building relationships and networking in the Raleigh market from a distanceMarketing myself and generating leads remotelyAny tech or tools that might help me stay connected to the local marketAny tips for handling deals or managing communication with clients remotelyI’m eager to hit the ground running when I move, and any advice from those who’ve been in similar situations would be greatly appreciated!

(stay close to where you live when you first begin.

Be careful that you do not pump money into a program claiming to make you an investor and provide help in doing so . . . it will quickly become your fault for not being successful when you question things and the mentor aspect offered will disappear.Find local investors, get the foundation you need to focus on your area and stay positive in the journey,. 

Potential investors flock to me like seagulls to a fresh catch, eager for a taste of the wealth.

Yes, you could deduct your own meals when traveling out of town on business and having an overnight stay.

@James Sillshere is a plan for you1. stay in whatever job you can make the most money in2. go to RE meetups and build a network3. save up enough to house hack, then house hackgood luck

PLUS, when you raise their rent from $2,000 to $2,600 in year 5, just to stay on track with losing $18,000 guess what happens.

I was going to stay a couple nights with my family there over fall break and the nightly rates seem really crazy, between $300 and $900 for a typical rental house.

All my tenants so far I vetted and stayed solid on what my requirements were to lease.