Like I said- even if it doesn't work out Tuscaloosa seems like a no brainer for appreciation, LTR and probably MTR as well.  

Hi all,I have recently established my land acquisition business with the goal to purchase parcels of land, either within data center opportunity zones or areas with the potential to allow for data center development, rezone the property with submitted plans, then sell to developers ‘shovel-ready’ within the various jurisdictions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.I understand there are multiple mechanisms that come into play including obtaining financing (partnering with an experienced investor), utilizing land-use attorneys, land surveying and engineering firms, appraisers, as well as approval from local planning commissions, board of supervisors, etc.Would there be any investors who are currently active in this niche?

The Midwest markets have been attracting investors due to the low cost to entry and a lot of the markets being landlord friendly as well.

Its priced well, needs work(which is fine) but wondering if anyone has had any experience buying, living, or managing any rentals in this area or near it?

Well, did it only backup once in the five years you’ve had it?

I pull a report of comparable rentals (usually off of Rentometer, sometimes using MLS data as well)2.

Doing quite well!

And thank you for your input on my previous posts as well!  

They look nice, and they'll last decently well, but any water and it deteriorates way faster.

About 16 over 6 months, from there started doing business coaching and started a business that is doing well in addition to the real estate.