Start meeting with sellers in the areas you are wanting to work in whether they be mobile homes in parks, lots and/or out on land.

I was a SWO for 8 years, and the best thing I did to improve my financial life was real estate investing. 

I'm not very intimate with the markets to the north and south, but I would start looking at price to rent ratios and decide what type of rental type and terms you want to invest in.

I currently work with investors who are looking to invest SFH/LTR that are turn-key ready and manage for them on the back end, so I see a lot of benefits in that market across the board. 

Our group has members from all over the world and we invest in many countries.

Quote from @Andrew Swaim: hey everyone, I have a couple investment properties but i have never found a awesome discounted deal, the last BRRRR i did was just alright, i started using deal machine but all my cold calling is coming up empty, the wholesalers in my area have been sending out crap.

Welcome to BiggerPockets Erica and best of luck investing!

Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

Have you read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene?

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