In one small town in NC, there is a casino being constructed in an area with almost no STRs, it's still 2 years from opening, but what people don't realize is that because of the lack of hotels, and the size of the projects, contractors have no where to stay, two of my clients have bought very cheap housing in the area, modestly furnished it, and have better ROI than almost any other investment they've ever had. 

You mentioned that you’re pretty young in the credit game.

. - My best recommendation is to find an investor-focused realtor (Like the others who comments above and @Tony Freeman) who knows all the neighborhoods.Any agent who is at the top of their game is going to have a pulse on all the different neighborhoods and which direction they are headed.Also, and maybe more importantly, what are you looking for as an investor? 

First, identify your long-term game plan.

In wholesaling it's all about relationships, so if you can establish those early on you'll be ahead of the game! 

A solid game plan is needed! 

The plan is that is the skin I put in the game and then they will pay for the renovations and then I can either sell it and make a profit or keep it and do short or long term renting.

Hi Douglas,It is so awesome to hear you are getting into the real estate game.

:Manipulate the system, win the game, make the money.

Game changer!