Adding amenities like power, water, and a barn or pavilion could increase its value as an event space.Farm-to-Table Experiences: If agriculture is possible, create an on-site farm-to-table business where people can visit, harvest, and eat fresh produce.

Hi all,I've met and spoken with a few great prof's in the Columbus area, and since then, have made 2 offers on home (both didn't work out).I'm going out to visit in December to meet with and talk to a few people; including sellers directly.My question is for those of you who have experience and a few properties + in the mid-term / corporate rental realm.How have your vacancy rates changed over the last year to 2 years? 

To diversify, visit and analyze Texas markets, speak with local investors, evaluate other regions remotely, build a team, start small, and connect with local investors.

To locate a property owner, you can typically visit your local county recorder's office or the tax assessor's office.

But SEC lawyers assured me that it's all negotiable. 

We stayed at Maui Banyan the last time we visited Maui and that's actually what got us interested in the Kihei market.

:I would have a landscaper visit the property..

Typically, you would have a pest control service visit every 2-3 months, but this can vary depending on the region and the specific issues you're dealing with.

(I also suggest an in person visit to meet folks and get to know the areas, not to see a particular property but to build relationships.)Once you are active in a market you will start to connect with investors who may be selling, wholesalers who have assignable contracts, and your realtor may also have access to off market opportunities. 

Hello @Amanda Skipper,While there's no better way to truly get a feel for a market than by being on the ground and exploring the neighborhoods firsthand, I want to assure you that investing remotely is absolutely doable—and many successful investors do just that.In fact, I know several investors who have built substantial portfolios in Memphis, and they’ve never physically visited the city, and they've done so successfully by leveraging local expertise, market data, and a solid support network.