In the past year, we have been able to joint venture with another investor in a 48 unit property and currently, we are working on closing a 24 unit complex by ourselves.

I think with my construction management background I have a good head start on the "fixing" part I just need to venture out and network with realtors and other investors. 

So my overall impression is that you are venturing into cigar butt territory. 

Another way would be to find a joint venture partner.

Have you thought of private funds or a joint venture partner?

However, if you have a real estate licenses then there are lots of things to consider from disclosures, property management, broker approvals etc.Good Luck and much success in your new venture.

I know there are many avenues I could venture in.

I'll keep you in the loop if I venture to NOD/NOTS. 

Since my time is limited (working FT as a finance analyst and PT as an adjunct), I decided my first real estate venture would be through a turnkey investment property company.

I think, I would stick to my own neighborhood for now and once you have more equity and comfortable then venture out to different states.