It's not demanding top tier industry(like tech or some form of innovation). 

Two with conventional financing, and one with the seller financing option using our SDIRA. 

Make sure to thoroughly research the real estate market in both states, taking into account things like property prices, rental demands, vacancy rates, possible appreciation, and income potential.

It required the seller wanting to sell to us and decide to be willing to owner finance 75% and coming across a group of siblings looking for a 1031 that we were able to partner with.

Not to get political, but getting involved in new wars is not helping. - Incentivize supply of new homes, NOT demand (as the current Administration housing plans do).

Agency debt, local bank debt, and seller finance.

Population/Market SizeThe smaller the area, the smaller the pool of sellers/buyers.

Real estate investing demands ongoing education and flexibility, so stay up-to-date, have patience, and ask for advice from seasoned investors or experts when necessary. 

-Additionally, a lawyer would draft the lease and option contract.Questions:-Will most lenders accept the option fee and rental credit at closing as a seller concession, going towards the buyers down payment? 

I would speak to a local realtor that can advise for what to build that would be in demand