I just did a quick search on HAR.com for Brookshire and it looks like there was a pending duplex and an active 4 plex (katy).

Look at their handbook it's publicly available, search for "lien" https://www.naca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/QUALIFICATIO...

Look at your local competition on Vrbo and Airbnb and change search criteria for different size houses. 

Also, if searching for towns closer to you, I hear that Bethlehem, Allentown and Scranton are bouncing back after long declines but are still affordable.

Yes, that's going to make it a lot harder to find a deal that works, but better to do that than realize you're underwater on something.And if you happen to expand your search and are open to Detroit, I'm happy to share more info on that market.

While I am fine renting while I search for the right investment, my dream would be to build (for my own personal home).

For a fund it is genearlly based on the equity raised.

The contract is submitted when pulling the permit because the permit cost is generally based on the price on the contract.

They can provide a more detailed analysis and advice based on current market conditions and future projections. 

Based on the 14-day rule, I don't need to file any profit from my short term rental.