Took an extra 6 weeks than planned,  but ultimately got it done. 

If you ever want to connect and trade thoughts on your goals, I'd love to do that. 

Their plan is to raise rents (on the poor remaining souls, improve infrastructure and exert some sweat equity. 

I would recommend buying a standard SFH with opportunities for an ADU, or a split floor plan where you could rent out the rooms!

In place of a flat fee I can see the transition being something based on referral (did my buyer agent get me a trades person, lender, home inspector, etc.

We both run our own businesses but we feel that real estate will help make sure we both maintain our life plans of not needed to work as much any more.

Bulldozed the house and plan to build a new house on lot in the future Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

would get estimates and see how long to recover the money and your long term plan for the property

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Since we will be investing remotely, we plan to work with a property management company to oversee day-to-day operations.Does this sound like a solid strategy for a first investment property?