I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

I am not the most technical person but in this day and age, not being technical is even more reason to welcome opportunities to use platforms that help develop that skill. 

As RE developers we all know how important it is to hire good, reliable residential contractors. 

So I would encourage you to adjust your expectations starting out and develop the discipline of saving money so that every month your net worth is higher than the month before.

With fluctuating interest rates, tighter lending criteria, and increased competition for properties, securing the right financing has become a key factor in closing deals and maximizing ROI.Are you exploring creative options like BRRRR, partnerships, or seller financing?

There are many new developments going up but traffic in some areas are horrific, especially at peak. 

I recommend familiarizing yourself with your local landlord and tenant laws, while also developing your own "screening criteria."

Determine the most likely sales price of the build (factor in the cost of the land also) and include all selling costs to arrive at your net profit and ROI. 

There are too many factors that you cant control .