Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

Any tips or tools for evaluating the local market would be greatly appreciated.

If you're considering mobile homes, the first step is checking zoning laws and utility access since some areas have restrictions.For resources, Mobile Home University is a well-known starting point, and local mobile home dealers can offer insights on placement and financing.If mobile homes are allowed, you could either rent them yourself for higher returns but more management or rent out the lots for steady cash flow with less work.

It is also worth noting that property management is often closer to 30% of gross rent for a short-term rental due to the much more intensive hands-on management compared to a typical 10% for long-term and as such, I agree with recommendations above that medium term rentals may provide the best of both worlds if you are able to tailor proximity to a local need, e.g. hospitals and travel nurses.Again, happy to relay my personal experiences in the area if you're interested.Best of luck,Patrick

We’re considering reaching out to local hospitals to offer it as housing for travel nurses and doctors, but we’d love to hear any advice or suggestions on the best approach this?

I am a local Realtor and I work with an amazing team of lenders, title companies, and contractors.

It could be worth reaching out to some local brokers to ask them, as they may be able to better guide you. 

If you ever have any specific questions about getting started or need to bounce some ideas off of a local investor let me know.