@Harry Gamble The cost of insurance will vary greatly based on the individual property types, specifics, and locations.

If it is a specific list of home owners within an area(s), then I would rather create a personalized postcard campaign raising their pain points and you providing them benefits and credibility so prospect will call you.  

This could be a reputable company or a licensed, insured individual taking on their own work.Thanks!

Target industries include IT/data, logistics/warehousing and advanced manufacturing.South Bend being a college town with several Universities/Colleges (Notre Dame obviously being the largest one) creates student housing opportunities for approximately 20,000 plus students among all the institutions.All this spells opportunity and many out of town, out of state and even international investors have and continue to try and claim their stake.As indicated by @Immanuel Price and @Aaron Linden the University of Notre Dame in partnership with the City of South Bend has contributed a lot to the revitalization of the City that is bringing new jobs and the need for new housing.

So I'm creating this post to get my feet wet and try and see how other investors in the SF Bay Area approach their valuations on properties in the area.

Could I acquire the house by borrowing the 20% from a family member, then turn around and do seller financing to the individual?

As a result and from a tax planning perspective, individuals will process partial Rothconversions each year and higher amounts in years that they don't have high earned income earnings because the amount converted from the IRA to the Roth IRA is included in your taxable income for the year of Roth conversion.

I look forward to learning as much about real estate investing and strategies that will allow me to create a lifestyle of financial freedom and adventure!

The net migration to Nashville is positive and there are companies moving here and creating jobs.

I am looking to expand my knowledge, build relationships and network with motivated individuals within my area.