Ok as real estate focused accountant perhaps I'm biased.

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

This ensures you focus your time and resources on deals that align with your goals.

To find deals in Philadelphia, focus on off-market opportunities by networking with wholesalers and local investors, attending meetups, and leveraging platforms like PropStream or MLS.

I would try to find an agent with investor experience and, ideally, a focus on investment properties. 

@Jason MalabuteWe recorded a podcast with Ivan about six months ago, and although he may have used bridge financing in a couple deals, the way he's scaled his company and the fact that he is vertically integrated gives me the feeling that thesis going to be in this business for the long term, and focuses heavily on operations.Here's a link to his show --> https://jakeandgino.com/real-estate-wisdom-lessons-from-ivan...Gino

For my own portfolio I'm focusing on commercial deals and coaching fellow RE investors.

Is there a specific Niche in Houston market that investors are focusing on?

My wife and I are new investors transitioning into Commercial Real Estate, with a focus on multifamily properties.

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