I still think developing good relationships with brokers is the best way and will get you the best results quicker than going direct to seller. 

And then you can use that information to start to develop your own personal due diligence method: Crowdstreet.com, 1031 Crowdfunding, Akr7, Finresi etc.

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

Maybe attend a chamber of commerce meeting and ask around where development will start.

Your plan is to “buy out investors over time” then “truly drive down rental prices” and then with the portfolios “income” support “local economic development initiatives.”

This gives you a foundation for making a fair offer.Secure Financing: Be prepared to show you’re a serious buyer with funding lined up, whether through cash, traditional financing, or a creative option like seller financing.Have a Strategy for Repairs or Development: If the property is distressed, outline how you’ll handle improvements to bring it back to productive use.

For anyone that is looking at developing or purchasing an STR in Packwood, WA I would take a peek at the numbers that are on the rental sites and the amount of bookings. 

I'm fairly new to investing and looking to wholesale at first, then develop a portfolio of rental properties in apartments, SFH or both.

.: @Basit Siddiqi @Linda WeygantI believe it’s worth keeping an eye on this development, as this measure is still a proposal and needs to pass through the Spanish Parliament.

Research led me to a couple of videos of former ND players coming back to build development into the area.