Perhaps you have coverage for the replacement value BUT the insurance company when calculating the replacement property uses modern building materials like drywall but your original house had plaster which is much more expensive.

Memphis is definitely a solid market known for steady growth and affordable housing.

Suggestions like driving by the houses weekly are silly, such trips serve no legitimate business purpose. 

I am a wholesaler looking to also break into house hacking, brrrr strategy, and eventually fix and flips.I am in west TX areaWhere in Tx are you currently and what strategies do you employ? 

I went from growing up in a hut in Vietnam and spending my early years in Section 8 housing in the U.S. to now owning four cash-flowing properties (8 units) across three states.

everyone wants the distressed assets you're trying to find.the short answer to your questions is: start going to lots and lots of meetups and network in person.i would also think about house hacking as soon as you can. 

If you are selling your house here where are you going to live?

House hacking is a great way to get started.

There is a small (<600 sf) house on the lot currently, which is in pretty rough shape. 

Beginning my house hacking journey and looking to connect with as many other investors in our area as possible.