Real estate agents, property managers, and contractors who specialize in your target market can save you time and money in the long run.

The land is being sold as the investment is costly with all the illegal dumping and clean-up cost.

Also, if you form an LLC to hold the property, you will need a designated agent(attorney) in that state. 

Regardless if you invest in state or out of state find yourself a solid agent who knows what they are talking about.

I want a resort style feel, clean neighborhood, golf carts, and pool a plus .

Within my 20 years of experience, Theodore, it's great to see proactive agents like yourself getting out there!

I'm an investor-friendly agent in the Grand Rapids area.

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I'd done some reading in the past and thought a few of the main Canadian banks had such specialty trust divisions that could help you with plan setup.As for finding investments, networking with other investors, real estate agents, etc. is the way to go.Brian, from what I've heard is that CAN banks  make it extremely difficult to setup. 

Ultimately, it's all about the right balance—staging should always be tailored to the home and the market it’s in, which is where working with a knowledgeable agent really makes a difference.Would love to hear your thoughts as well!