Cause this could be an avenue to explore as well.  

If so it might be hard to sell the management side of the business as the the real estate sales may be also under the same company structure.

I know as I'm learning the industry myself,  I am also helping my business partner in texas as well since they are more experienced than me.

Be careful about using your current home equity as a down payment on another property.

@Nathan BrooksIn my experience, connecting with like-minded investors in Richmond can be done by joining local groups like the Richmond Real Estate Investors Group (REIG) and checking out BiggerPockets Local Forums.

Is there a specific search filter that works well?

It'll be the most accurate talking to boots on the ground and not an algorithm. 

I’m curious about properties in this price range with communities that could grow in near future the further west people move from the city. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/206-E-North-St-Morris-IL-...

The problem you will have is the fact you would be assigning the contract.

@Michael Perry these can often be very good opportunities for owner occupants.