I'm a local Duluth investor, happy to share my experience and can give some recommendations to help build your team.

Start by joining local real estate groups, narrowing your approach to strategies like house hacking or multi-family investing, and building a team of professionals like agents and lenders.

If things get tricky, consulting a local attorney experienced in landlord-tenant issues can help you handle the situation properly.

From around 2018, when the golf course closed, until 2021 local residents essentially used this giant open parcel of grassy land right in the city as open space.

They’ll let you know if everything looks up to code or if there are issues to fix.Then, head to the local building department and apply for the permits.

I am very involved in our local real estate investor association and agree that in this central Florida market there are an over saturation of STRs as well.

You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.

Have you considered specific local market conditions?

About me, most of my assets are RE but in another market so I would be diversifying in that market.Potential for appreciation is very uncertain: prices have risen a lot locally lately and are as high as they have ever been, and it’s unlikely higher prices would be affordable by locals.

Are there any local meet ups or websites on where to find more people who have a moderate level of experience meaning they are  somewhat experienced but still looking to collaborate and network with more inexperienced investors like myself.