For me, it's all about cash flow, so I am mainly interested in land lording, mortgage notes, or lending money to others.

Has some open land I can play around with.

I have to land something at one point. 

I am based in NJ, but am targeting the South Bend, IN area for my first rental (primarily interested in long term rentals using the BRRR and buy-hold strategies).I am new to investing so I would love to connect with other investors, agents, lenders, property managers in the South Bend area or anyone who focuses on out-of-state investing as well! 

The selling strategy we utilize in my brokerage (ReeceNichols) is relationship based, and is from 'Ninja Selling' by Larry Kendall (sp?)

Based on the new information provided by the City for what can Qualify; I would say this likely could Qualify for an Express Permit.

What I'm proposing and the rest of the investment world is a secured asset-based investment.

If you insist on SMF, Try to find something as West as you can afford, away from the college and the AF base.

I'm new to land-lording as well as not having experience running an Airbnb but I've had my fair share of stays in them.

@Mason Vitalis @Bill Brandt's reply covered all the bases.