Hi, everyone I am please to have join this amazing website with all the help and knowledge that we can all give each other to become successful.

Also, are there any social media websites with groups that I could network with that highlight investors & wholesalers? 

You may also be able to check the website to see what they registered your current use as...perhaps your county doesn't default to a non-agricultural use.

I go to the IRS website. 

Avon, CT is a hot market, with multiple offers being received the weekend of the open house, which is scheduled one week after listing.My offer of $725,000 was $20,000 lower than the highest bid, but was accepted without counter because it was not contingent on financing, while the highest offer at $745,000, while the buyer had pre approval financing, was subject to financing.

Make enough offers and often times you'll suprise yourself what some ppl will accept some times. 

I'd like to build up some equity, but I'm struggling to find value-add properties (and get offers accepted).

As of now Anaheim is not accepting permit applications for short term.

Researching the property on county property tax inquiry website it says the “Property Taxes Sold” for 2020-2023.

As you get started in your RE journey ill give you a recommendation.This website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.