We have made a few contacts there and have a few off-market leads.

But you have to be a good salesman, you have to do your market research, financing research, and also build yourself a pipeline into the opportunity of whichever market is chosen.I have a Canadian client who runs things that way. 

All good markets to get started in as long as you have a good team in place.

Petersburg offer robust rental markets with steady demand.

.- Location and Market Trends: Choose projects in prime locations or areas with high growth potential.

If you'd like specific answers from the market you're looking in, it might be helpful to mention that in your next post.

There is a section in Furnished Finder that tells if utilities are included or not so you can see if most properties in your market do the same.

Look for properties with potential for value appreciation, understand local market conditions, and be prepared with financing options.

I am the first to catch word of retiring landlord with 150 dirt cheap off market properties in a small town close to me. 

As for the land, with some looking around and a possible off market deal, with time I’m confident I could find an R2 lot for relatively cheap compared to the build.