I expect to offer to keep the rental rate the same based on the market, but know when I was a renter there was always an option to go month-to-month for a higher price. 

Attend REIA meetings not only in your target investment areas but also in regions where potential out-of-state investors are based, Use LinkedIn to connect with real estate investors and groups.Engage in real estate forums like here in BiggerPockets, where many investors, both seasoned and new, gather to discuss opportunities, seek advice, and network. 

For example; the number of beds allowed in a home type or zone district, or a certain land use in a zone district.

I bought the land for $250k ($100k down and $150k owner finance).

I would have to agree with all of the people that have replied to your post, and I think you may be  referring to other people's money" There is a reason that they are called private lenders, their qualification approval guidelines are based mostly on the amount of money one puts down.

*Most* of the time it is better to start off investing someplace you know intimately than picking cities out of a hat based on statistics you read on a screen. 

Her office is based here out of Gainesvillle. 

What ltv on the land and what on the build? 

Hi everyone,There are couple of ways to value the price of land in depreciation, such as the 80/20 (20% to land) and Using Property Tax assessor's values, or getting an assessment of recently sold lots in the area.I was discussing this with one of the CPAs, and he shared that if the cost of building the house is more than the purchase price, then the land is essentially of no value. 

I pulled up homes on Stetson Cir 95691 and a 5 bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,377 Sq Ft. home is quoted on Rentometer as $3,218/mo average with a +/-2% range on a 36 mo look back and 1 mile radius - the radius is important so as not to include Land Park homes across the river.