I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.

Your story proves that being in the game creates opportunities you can’t plan for.

I vote for gladiator games; last man/woman standing gets to post 🤣

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

I'm presently a facilities engineer by trade, who does some construction and maintenance for landlords on the side, hoping to get back into the private real estate game.

This will be a 10 year play.  

My nephew when to Cornell and played football. 

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

Investors only receive a share of the income you actually generate, you will not owe a fixed repayment block.Difference here is that this model is for owners who either don’t want to take on more debt, can’t qualify for the financing they need, or have little time.At best, this is word games. 

Adding additional bathrooms (like a master ensuite) can be a game-changer.3.