Every day you will probably see horror stories here on BP and other forums about people getting taken from contractors. 

I could raise money and bring in partners, but I'd prefer to own 100% of both the business and the real estate.

So much free info and people willing to help.

I think this is smart to do, but you are making move for quality of life as well so make sure the town is a place you will enjoy (along with the new job) living.I've seen people use metrics to move out-of-state without really getting a feel for how much their lifestyle suits the new market.

I put LVP in my rentals, so far people love it.

That is something that people might come across, sometimes elderly sellers just want the liquidity as soon as possible.  

I have had good experience with probate properties, grandma house which family doesn’t want to deal with and bringing it to contemporary style.

I am a new landlord with people coming to look at the apartment.

The appreciate play is an underrated component that people who are waiting to get into the market until rates drop more may be missing out on. 

You can find lower priced homes in that area, which sometimes makes it easier to hit the 1% rule that many people try to use.