Baldwin County has two main areas that I would look into:Daphne-Spanish Fort-Fairhope areas and the beach areas of Gulf Shores and Orange BeachThere are also multiple areas of Mobile that make for great appreciation plays:Spring Hill, 36608MidtownWest MobileSaraland is right outside of Mobile and is growing rapidly as well

I know a little spanish so we do ok on communication, but I don't know how to handle this in a way that is non discriminatory.

Hi Spencer,Welcome to BP and good luck with your Spanish endeavours.

We are in the STR Zone, and the goal (if possible) is to get the project complete before 2026 Fifa world cup. do STR for 2026 and start long term renters after.

I always try to find a real estate agent just starting out and call and say can we meet for lunch or a cup of coffee, and then I never say what I need I say will it be ok if I refer investors or buyers, your way and my services is free but maybe one day you can help me or buy lunch.Joe Gore

We had 9/11 and a pandemic and a Great Financial Crisis but none of those even came remotely close to the Spanish Flu or the Great Depression.

If that's your cup of tea rock on, but don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Was having breakfast and staring at me from my Tea cup in Munich.  

Not my cup of tea but it worked for these guys for 30+ years. 

That's not my cup of tea and also very risky and capex may exceed cash flow if you don't spend enough on rehab up front.My last few personal purchases all involved circumstances that gave me an edge: at this point I look for properties that need minimal work: instead of a 6 months rehab, I already get 5 months of rent.