As I look for properties in my target market, I see houses that appear to be attempts at flips and they are sitting on the market 6-9 months.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!

What price point are you at and what does your target tenant expect?

My target price will be below 300K with 50% vendor or bank financing

Considering targeting a specific area and testing some direct marketing.

I do see the value in making sure your price is on target, but not for financing.

Will love to network with real estate investor that are targeting the Tidewater area for rehab and/or buy and hold properties.

In the meantime, use the internet as much as possible to look at properties and familiarize yourself with your target market.Hope this helps.Ed

Does anyone recommend getting a tool such as Vumber to allow all calls to go to a voicemail set up specifically for this target, or just send it to my personal cell?

"A man cannot hit a target he cannot see" - Zig ZiglarThis is all general advice because I don't know your individual circumstances, but if you can do these things, it should help get you going in the right direction.