Whether or not you believe there will be drastic changes, we are already seeing increasing weather events with unusual patterns like the hurricane that whipped through Central (Inland) Florida in 2024.

Contact a local closing attorney as they may have one for you to use. 

Would love to connect with local RE agents and have an idea of the market situation in SA.

Your best bet is to go to real estate networking events near those areas and talk to those who have invested in those areas.Best of luck!

I mean, you don't need to clean the property or pay local taxes since there is no use so I think this is pretty fair.

Or his investment/local area. 

I'd highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups in MKE:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...When you say you are considering alternative financing options, what does that mean?

Try reaching out to local media outlets, search for articles talking bout fraud, find the reporter who wrote the article and reach out to them.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.