A few of the websites that I use are; https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/... www.bls.govwww.city-data.com When you decide to get you're real estate license let me know and I'll tell you the trick to quickly get through the classes and pass the test. :)Let me know if there is anything that I can assist with while your in the process of pursuing your first investment and your license.

Not sure how much traveling you plan to do expect more managing will be needed for frequent turn over compare to a buy a hold investment property.I invest OOS and being doing it for several years, in the beginning I travel more than I would like now I have a good system in place pretty much travel just for new acquisitions.If you will be doing it by a far making sure you have your boots in the ground / team is even more important..

But get more than one additional quote, because the cheapest is frequently not the best choice.  

Love BP and been investing for 38+ years - BP is teaching this seasoned dog new tricks. 

Use all the tips and tricks that wholesalers use. 

Obviously some what of a trick question.However, from your experience in flipping, or BRRRing, if you only had as little as $6000 to start with, what would you use the first $6000 towards?

Bigger Pockets frequently recommends using realtors as one of the funnels for investment leads.

Your question is one that frequently goes thru the mind of a commercial broker (especially during the good times ;). 

Tenants may say they desire an option to buy or even a "rent to own" but frequently won;t perform on their end or want to misunderstand their rent payment is somehow a downpayment for the property or should be credited in this way. 

I am in the area frequently as my kids attend school close by so I am flexible when we can meet."