BP offers good resources on a book i like for out of state investing https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-real-estate-investing-ultimate Read books like these and follow actionable steps.Next i'd start exploring strong markets with good economic indicators.

Advertising single families is pretty simple, flyers, open houses, social media, direct mail., door knocking, virtual tours, etc.

I don’t even see a Target store there yet.

If there are lots of young boys with pants below their butts, hangin on corners, by liquor stores and markets its a rough/edgy area.

Another good place to start with investing out of state in David Greene's book on the BP Book store : https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-...Hope this helps my man!

We liked the homes, killer location; schools, down town, stores, etc.

I lived in this apartment complex 12 yrs ago. 5 rental units in top of bldg and 4 stores on bottom of bldg.

Feel free to check out my social media links in my profile.

It was like they went to the same store to buy the response. 

A good real estate agent will: Keeps up with local and regional market activity and industry newsResearches active, pending, and sold listings and reviews the daily MLS Hot Sheet or Activity ReportCompletes, submits, and files paperwork, such as real estate documents, agreements, and records with the proper state agenciesPlans and coordinates appointments, open houses, showings, and meetings with clients and other real estate agentsDevelops marketing plans for listings and creates fliers, newsletters, and other promotional collateralResponds to incoming emails and phone callsUpdate websites, social media profiles, and blogs