I have heard of "bigger pockets" through several books I have read as well as podcasts that I have listened to.  

Over the next 5–10 years, I plan to scale to a portfolio of rental properties and eventually diversify into syndications.I’m particularly interested in the Lynchburg, VA market and other areas with strong rental demand.What I Bring to the Table:I’ve been saving aggressively, and I’m exploring physician loans to help get started with minimal upfront costs.I’ve done a lot of reading (shoutout to BiggerPockets books!)

Or I've seen a few of them pay cash or do 50% down payments, which of course they will "cash flow" (I'm not a fan or doing over 20% to 25% down).

During this time I read a Brandon Turner book and became very interested in RE.  

So, the question is not whether to invest remotely, but where to invest.Investment TeamRegarding properties in distant cities: While books, podcasts, seminars, and websites offer general knowledge, you'll ultimately purchase a specific property in a specific location—each with its own unique conditions.

I've been reading books and listening to various BP podcasts nonstop for the past couple months, but I'd love to hear thoughts about the right strategy for turning our war chest into a sound real estate portfolio (preferably before I'm too old to enjoy the fruits of our labor!).

Then I stumbled across rural land flipping (ala RETipster, Land Geek, Land Academy, etc) and bought multiple books on that and have started to seriously think about that.

For instance, the area closest to Disney is actually less saturated and has many homes that can be renovated to a high standard and will book well.A bit further from Disney, in newer communities such as Solara, Windsor at Westside, Windsor Island and others, you can find deals in this market.

Hey @Cami Scott, as a lifelong Utah Jazz fan, welcome to the BP Forum! 

I personally think this is the direction booking sites need to go.