Local REIAs are a good place to network also. 

@James BruntfieldHello, call the small local banks in Schuylkill county.  

Hi all,New to BP and been drinking from a firehose--podcasts, books, consistent conversation with local realtor helping to find a property (connected before finding BP). 

Talk with a local realtor.  

I built high-end custom modular (e.g. stick built in a factory and shipped) for a significantly cheaper cost per sq foot than it would have cost to build with a local builder.

There is a clear, easy to read book, probably available at your local library or bookstore, by that name, and a website and an active forum, (of the same name) to ask questions and get responses.

Call your friendly local appraiser.

Hi Flavia, Research the local market trends, economic indicators, job growth, and development plans in the area to gauge its long-term potential.

This means not only mapping the location of your existing utilities, but engaging with an experienced provider who knows how to work with your local utilities.

In all cases I will show the benefit of time on local RE investments (even those purchased at full retail).