Since you're looking to expand into Florida and other states, I'd recommend starting by narrowing down your focus:Market Research – Florida has great opportunities, but each state and city has different laws, taxes, and demand drivers.

It is maybe a couple thousand dollar up-front cost for the developers to determine the viability of a project.I work with experienced developers, who could perform & gather all this data on their own if they really wanted to, but the value that an engineer brings on these is typically worth their time & small cost. 

I currently live in Greensboro and own one property I live in that Im planning to rent out once I find the next.

This could be a great way to scale faster without tying up a lot of your own capital.As for using a HELOC, I wouldn’t recommend locking one up on an investment property.

@Danielle B. as already stated, you should invest in real estate, not bet on government funding.Interesting article reviewing what Trump did to HUD during his last term:https://www.housingwire.com/articles/what-trump-budget-reque...

We also have two of their courses available for free if you want to learn more about self directed iras on your own.  

Colorado is a caveat emptor state/ buyer beware that means buyer must do their due diligence prior to purchasing.

I like Bruce's idea - I own an old house, built in the late 30s.

It’s been an exciting (and sometimes chaotic) journey, and I’m always looking to learn from others while sharing my own experiences along the way.Baltimore is definitely a unique market with its fair share of challenges and opportunities, and I’d love to connect with other investors—whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for years.

Me, I wanted my own time to spend with my grandkids.