Pick up "Retire Early with Real Estate" by Chad Carson and the "BRRRR" book by David Greene. 4.

On the other side of the spectrum, you could invest in sustainable/green housing as well.  

Make sure to read the long distance RE investing book provided by BP/David Green, and read some of the threads below with investors we've worked with. 

@Bud Gaffney I'm investing in South Central Kentucky (Bowling Green Specifically) despite living in Nashville.

No where in the US can I buy a pristine piece of ground on a clear blue/green river for $4,000 per acre, yet be near the cities. 

I am new to buying and flipping homes. I have a little more than $10,000 saved to invest. Is it possible to invest for a return with this amount of capital to start or do I need to save more coin??

Even before that, I would read David Greene's book Long Distance Real Estate Investing to get a a grasp of the fundamentals of remote investing.

The thing that is curious about it is you need a condemnation and that usually means some govt involvement, unless its a public utility, govt:1) Doesn't like the "optics" of condemning property and2) Fight utilities all the time if something is NOT green energy and windmills.I've asked local govt here since I think for the right deals, a 1033 would work great for all involved (assuming they want out and can get FMV for their property).

Hi @Tristen MickelsonI think @Jonathan Greene gave a great answer.

@Jonathan Greene I know the realtor knows I am serious about the deal.