We've also read several books on the topic, started familiarizing ourselves with the communities we plan to invest in, and calling to get more information on homes "for rent" and "for sale" in our area.

Also thinking about building a long term relationship with the small community bank.

If I don't even know where to start, or how much places rent for, or the difference between a property needing work and a non-starter, are people out in the community really the best to answer these very broad questions?

Welcome to the community @Edward Francis, we hope to see you around!

I had tried Canada post a few years ago (for a different type venture), they only offered a mass mailer type campaign for neighbourhoods/communities.

A gem would be a while neighborhood of new homes that could be marketed as a retirement community or prepped base for a zombie apocalypse.

It is called Community Forklift.

Hello All, I am so glad I found this community!

Hello Bigger Pockets community!

Now is the time to seriously sit down and do some research as I have a new job which gives me a lot of downtime to study real estate and contribute to this wonderful community.