Hey Christopher, I'd say kipping thorough research on the property, local market and potential tenants.

Maybe someone local has dealt with the rent board there. 

@Dennis Rodriguez and @John Truong - Thank you both for providing input.After the initial overwhelming response to my post (bad joke), my colleague referred me to www.thumbtack.com that facilitates meetings between investors/homeowners and service providers of all types.I will definitely get a few referrals from the local REIA, as well.Wish me luck!

. $1800 retail.

I'm excited to learn everything I can and connect to local investors I can follow! 

Research the local market and set clear investment goals.

Hi Colin, Bristol is a very local community.

If this is for wholesale purposes you will cover more ground connecting with lenders, and local meet ups.

Local investor in the area, happy to chat over a call sometime or grab coffee if you're in Raleigh

@Jaron Walling Hi, i have been working at my families local restaurant since i was a kid. it pretty much doesnt operate smoothly without us being there but it is getting tiring and my parents who have been working these hours much longer than i (they are immigrants from albania hence why i also bust my ***) dont want to continue doing this forever. i also do some FB market flips and have an online store. i just hustle to do whats needed. i have low expenses so this has allowed me to save alot for investments.