Or even attempt to find opportunities in other states, contacting a local real estate agent to look around.

If you inspect and find the cat is urinating in the home, you can require them to mitigate the damage immediately or remove the animal.It's important to read and understand the law.

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.

Go there in person and find out who is on first.

We have found that finding an investor-savvy agent to buy property on market and a solid wholesaler to buy off market properties is the perfect marriage to find deals. 

The hurdles I have seen so far is finding a lender that will fund the build and in my situation a builder the lender approves and is VA approved as well.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

For the bulk of my real estate service career I've sold Oregon Coast property and STR vacation rentals with ocean views and occasionally oceanfront locations. 

Andrew Erickson we use gohighlevel and find it very easy to use

Find Investment OpportunitiesMarket Research: Analyze local real estate market trends, property prices, rental yields, and potential for appreciation.Network: Build relationships with real estate agents, investors, wholesalers, and property managers who can provide leads and insights.Due Diligence: Conduct thorough inspections, financial analysis, and feasibility studies before making a purchase.6.