I’m now going from driving, writing down addresses and observing, to writing letters, visiting divorce courts (Weird, but it’s a strategy), and several other methods I’ve picked up to find some great deals.

Did DIY methods.

A good way to gauge a market or MSA is looking for employment and population trends.

What do you think is the best strategy to employ my capital, ability and time here?

@Kevin Krysty Jr.Depending on what services you provide, the business may or may not be subject to self-employment taxes. 

He discusses a lot of systems and methods to make it work.

A more effective method is to read and attend various networking events. 

The BRRRR method entails refinancing at the end, however, I'm curious what creative ways their are to achieve this if you don't have a conventional job-  Any ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated-

Have you looked at the population and employment trends?

We've gotten a # of staff from other big places here that were unhappy with how they were being treated - I know they never treated a resident bad at the previous place of employment but I'd get stories of things that other staff there would do which is sometimes why they'd leave among other things.Best of luck to you.