The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"

You'll have a slight disadvantage compared to the local population, but nothing that should crush you.

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

I think you have the basics of meeting partners and people to work with in your local market and seem to be well on the way with two deals going already so big congrats there!

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.

I’m currently diving into the world of rental property investing and exploring opportunities in my local market.

Local banks and smaller credit unions are most aggressive in this space.

 I am looking for any local investor's, property managers, and agents  down in SC.

You can work with a local credit union that does HELOCs, Home Equity Lines of Credit or Loans, on investment property.

Definitely recommend checking out local REI meetups in Boston now and Chicago later—tons of value in connecting with local investors.