They either need to show other locations have been profitable or have deep business experience (especially in finance & operations) or both. 

Once you figure out what you enjoy, go deep not wide.

When I am evaluating a deal from a 30,000 foot view, I do the quick 50% rule and determine if the deal makes sense to even deep dive.

every major mid west deep south and rust belt market has TK providers and in many markets there will be numerous providers.I find they will generall specialize in certain asset class's  like some will hone in on C /D for the returns on paper look very good.. others will only Do B and up and wont do any hud.. 

Disclaimer I'm fairly new to RE investing but have been deep into analyzing deals and asking many questions on this exact use case. 

There are too many larger interest groups with deep pockets who want to see that go away (hotels,etc.) or be made much less profitable so people will naturally not want to do it.Some people have done really well with it but even if you ask those investors they are starting to diversify out seeing the writing on the wall.

It doesn't get deep into details, but rather stays more on the conceptual front which was nice for her to learn how real estate can work and the powerful ways it can add up.

Network your Arse off at local REI meetups (go deep in relationships, not necessarily handing out as many business cards as possible)3.

It would be a great place for a amusement park but my pockets aren’t deep enough for that sort of thing right now.

Sure thing.Networking and connecting with landlords IMO is all about having a sense of being in a community, making sure you're deep into the market and willing to be personable.