However, this has back-fired because it takes time to drive out to the home only to get a firm "NO" to your request.   

I’m naturally inclined toward this area because it’s within driving distance of major west Coast cities (L.A., San Diego, and others)—making it feel like a “natural” choice for a regional traveller wanting to get away for a short weekend. 

The economic investment being made there with Semiconductor chip factories was one of the driving decisions of my investment purchase.

It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath north west (10 min drive) of Franklin on top of one of the mountains.

Geographically speaking anything you could drive to and from in a day would be a great start.

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

I watched a Brigg’s YouTube video on best places to retire and Carson City was #2.I was thinking more of drive up occasionally during the summer place unless Vegas gets much worse. 

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

Drive for dollars.

Then when you are driving in the car or doing anything you can listen to it and it helps alot!