I've read long distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene, but still feel a bit in over my head.My hope is to live in the property for a few years, then potentially convert it to an investment and move elsewhere.

Sandia Green Clean (505) 393-2065The Cleaning Authority(505) 384-7839I've had several customers that have had good experiences with these two companies, both locally owned. 

Have you read David Greene's "BRRRR" book or "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing"?

In terms of recommendation I have called and spoke with DOZENS of lenders and Brokers, but one that stood out and was able to help me in a situation where most turned me down was the David Greene's team.

David Greene's book has been on my To-Read list for a while now. 

Like David Green says: digging your well before you’re thirsty.

@David Greene hosts the meetup and then a couple other guest speakers tend to present on topics like "The Velocity of Money", house hacking, and current market trends.Would you like to be added to the list when our next date is announced?

Read David Greene's out of state investing book! 

Over the past 8 years, I’ve been raising bees for honey and growing different products which can help the bees production and working on micro-green growth in my barn.

I agree with @Jonathan Greene about trying to wholesale off the MLS.