Market Knowledge: These agents typically have in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including areas with high investment potential, upcoming developments, or changes in zoning laws that could affect property values.

Attend real estate events or join local real estate groups.

Walk through every step and make sure they are comfortable By following these steps it may take a year or 2 to become expert in your market for you to start investing  

Goal is to get a couple local rentals and move her into one and rent out others. 

Pricelabs is important, but right now, the most important thing is for you to spend time in Gulf Shores establishing trust and relationships with local vendors.

How the local municipality views multi family might be different.

Make the most of learning from your friend's dad and consider joining a local REIA if your parents are supportive.

Also, attend local real estate meetups in your area and talk to local investors doing deals in that market. 3.

@Ryan PetersonJoin the local Real Estate Association.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?