To give an example, I was renting a SFR, for $2,000 a few years ago, and a similar listing in a nearby town went for $2,500.

I noticed lately that there are tax liens on the property and she has recently lost long time tenants in another one of her rentals nearby.

I’ll also note that this is a nicer pocket of NE side, I used to live nearby so I’m familiar with the issues on that side of town.Thanks for reading!

There is this really nice mobile home park ( and few just nice ones) nearby.

I would potentially look at this option and find 2-3 nearby daycares.   

However, there is a sod farmer nearby that may be interested in using it until I'm ready. 

There is a fella here on BP that has a fairly nice east Texas 25-unit complex that is more like what I have in mind, but I'm thinking I'm going to try some cold-calls in a region I'm more comfortable with, with friends and family nearby.

You can find nearby agents here https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companies/find-real-estate-agent-directory

Milford was actually an area I was looking at years ago as far as a place nearby for a primary home.

If your goal is to grow a portfolio, and you don't have extra capital to place, either a refinance or stockpiling of cash flow is necessary.