Boots on the Ground - Do they have an office that I can visit to meet the team?

Sometimes boots on the ground are where the magic happen for finding key relationships.

Where:  Where the Market is.Who:  Who I can find with boots on the ground.When:  When in the overall REI Plan I am that dictates the Market, and what my options are to invest there.

For those veterans of Central Texas real estate, my question centers on the topic : how to combat both the over-valuation of Austin-area properties and saturation of "weekend warrior" investors who simply overpay for distressed homes.Obviously, we are working in a market with high-demand -- due to the 100+ new residents we gain on a daily basis -- and short-supply.

However, if you find you need "boots on the ground" here in town, or would just like to connect, please let me know.  

And 2 more to boot.

You buy in the right location in Columbus, you will knock off $15,000 of cash flow and live in a great spot to boot.

Identify and go in on investment opportunities together (I'm a fan of BRRRR, but generally won't be boots on the ground in Indianapolis)4.

I'm not a tax professional but even I knew you couldn't do active flipping with IRA funds (from hanging out on these forums) as that'd be an active business.You don't have a lot of capital, nor boots on the ground, nor know even the basics like how to perform due diligence on the house.

Other than strong marketing, what are ways to combat a high vacancy rate in your area?