Currently in the middle of Long Distance Rentals by David Greene6.

What would be a good place to start analyzing properties long distance, and does anyone help locating properties and speaking with motivated sellers to identity potential deals for them?

As far as I can see, this has some distinct challenges that I need help overcoming:1) Investing in a market that is a 3 hour drive from where I live2) Networking and building a good team at a distance3) Identifying good deals remotely4) Securing funding5) Doing all of this with no experience in real estate and a lot of lessons to learn(Of note, I have already read Long Distance Investing by David)I'm looking for any advice, recommendations, contacts, or lessons learned from those who have gone before me, particularly those in the VB area.Thanks in advance for any help and time you can give me!

It was uneventful, aside from all of us social distancing and wearing masks.

If I were to buy something here before moving, I would have to have someone manage it here locally, as I won't want to deal with the management from a distance while I'm learning how to be an officer. 

My commute did not change a single inch due to Covid. :-)Lastly, I'm from Arlington and have a number of friends in real estate throughout Northern VA; I'm sure a few would be willing to chat with you (with the understanding that you merely seek info and not looking to be recruited).

I guess wherever I can find the best deal...My company's HQ is in Round Rock but coming from Boston I am too familiar with a morning commute.

Great schools, driving distance to most to San Diego makes this a great place to invest.   1/2 the price of San Diego, strong rental market,  Newer area with lots of parks, newer infrastructure, etc.   

I do work a full time job (unrelated to real estate) however i spend most of my free time and my very long commute learning real estate. 

Many people want to have more space and due to commute changes with working remotely, many people are willing to go further out.