Hello @Kenroy Bernard & Thank You for your service to our country.Great advice on here so far especially in respect to networking.

Hi everyone,My name is Luc, and I’m excited to join the BiggerPockets community to learn, network, and grow in the real estate space.

Start with locations I'm most familiar with - Spend some time on Youtube learning about the different areas, and seeing which ones I'd be comfortable living in- When narrowed down, rent an Airbnb and try to spend a week in each place- From there, start talking to some property managers and networking in the area to find opportunitiesI grew up around the metro Detroit area, so that would be a good starting point for the research, expanding out to nearby spots in the midwest like Ohio.

Lots of good advice above- I think an active, professional network of pros that know and trust each other is essential.

I would also encourage you to get involved in networking groups in the Chicagoland area as well as listen to the straight up Chicago investor podcast.

Two year preparation with a combination of networking and market research.

.: @Kyle Collinshello. are you able and willing to travel to AL to build a network, look at properties, and get a team set up? 

Quote from @Account Closed: Hey guys,I have no experience but after looking at all my options I have come to a conclusion that my best move is to buy land and develop multi-family apartment building (15-20 unit) 2 story somewhere between Miami Jupiter.Budget for everything 3MDone with cash + 6% line of creditLooking for long term holdI would love to hear any insight on what areas I should look at, ballpark of build price (hard costs and soft costs) and would love to network with anyone in the area on this.ThanksIf you're looking to develop a 15-20 unit multifamily building with a $3M budget between Miami and Jupiter, there are a few key things to consider:Land Budget: Aim to keep land costs around 10% of your total budget.

BP is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

Quote from @Elimar Rios Guzman: Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Elimar Guzman, and I'm excited to be a part of this thriving network of real estate enthusiasts and professionals!