They can also help you determine the financing options available to you.In terms of the construction aspect, it would be beneficial to speak with a reputable builder who has experience in constructing multi-family properties.

Goal is to find first deal defining the systems and KPIs, then scaling spend from there.I appreciate any thoughts or constructive feedback!

Very reassuring as I am familiar with the palm coast area and south of it but not too familiar going north from a rental aspect.

(What aspect steers you away from using a professional manager?)

What aspect of the process are you looking for advice in: finding property, financing, landlording, etc?

It sounds like you have already defined your investment strategy using the BRRRR method.

It may be market dependent, but there are very few areas where zip code would be the defining factor in location or market area.

I would more so worry about fixing the actual issue than dealing with the emotional aspect of it. 

Defining the class of the neighborhoods is the tough one to start that grade C out for...I have some clients unused to the mid-west who are used to high-end suburbs who consider our better areas a B- area.Personally, I classify the C- anything I verify I have easy access to my spare magazine before I enter a vacant property.

@Gino Barbaro I would argue in some ways you were smarter:) You got the difficult aspects out of the way first!