Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

I saw it near every beach (except on-base), highways, urban centers throughout CA. 

I would check some of the sub markets 15-40 minutes from Raleigh city center that still benefits from the Raleigh economy.- Everyone's situation and goals are different but I would assume there are a few quality markets within an hour of where you are located in Florida that would check a lot of your boxes. 

In October 2022, I got notified that my loan through Center Street Lending was cancelled (because there had been no activity on the loan)and that I would need to find another source of financing.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

That's not exactly an up and coming area -- I'd research who built them - can likely find that by going to the SG County Recorded Docs site or by seeing who pulled the permits during const -- Wichita has been on a duplex building boom -- look at the tax value -- They probably have that or less in it on the build - I also doubt they were built to be quality long term -- things such as the trim/cabinets etc -- they all look like the cheapest stuff a guy could buy - if the cabinets aren't oak and there is MDF or pine trim and pre-hung doors with engineered wood jams I'd run.  2-3 yrs ago for $180k -205 or so you could buy duplexes in Maize, Kechi, Valley center all day to builders that were selling them off to investors - not worth that in that area.

If that's not the case here, can you terminate the agreement without penalty at this stage?

Here’s a breakdown on whether an LLC might be useful at this stage:1.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

You’ll want to get really familiar with local zoning laws, short-term rental rules, and landlord-tenant laws as they vary by town if you plan on going the STR route.Focus on Cash Flow Early On: You might be tempted to go for something that appreciates quickly, but in the early stages, it’s important to find properties that bring in cash flow.