I once started to sue a local MLS but they changed their position as long as I was clear in the listing that I wasn't the owner of record but had an interest in the property I was selling and they didn't want to open a can of worms.To make it easier I just started getting a specific power of attorney from the owner on title along with a clause in the PA that allowed me rights of access, etc. and the MLS had no problem because it was really no different then say putting a probate property on the MLS

Owner put out a "feeler" on a local Facebook group and immediately got bombarded by inquiries. 

The basic steps would be: 1) Buy Land- (up front cost) make sure you can build what you want ahead of time by talking with an experienced engineer/architect familiar with local codes and regulations.

Talk to a mortgage expert and look up local property managers.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

Yet it's not just a local phenomenon.

My personal opinion I would tell you to have a close friend of partner that is locally here to be your eyes and feet.

If this was us, I would hope that we would have thought to get some gift cards for some local restuarants and dropped them at the hotel for them. 

I would definitely find out your options based on local laws, and then try for an eviction.

I am thinking about using hard money to fund my new build but once completed refinancing thru a traditional bank to get a longer loan and a more favorable rate. find. lender that does both. easy street we are talking to for several new build triplexes for clients in columbus. they go up to 85% LTC and then can refinance on a DSCR. they want to see you win and do way more transaction volume than smaller local or regional funds.