It's a little remote, however, the community seems to be new and growing and there are other houses and developments going up near by.

Does anyone in Southwest Florida or nearby have any tips or ideas for getting started in real estate in the area?

Some people who already handle plowing or sidewalk clearing nearby might give a better deal if they live just down the street.

I tell people the harder it is to zone your project, the less chance a competitor will come nearby.

Lets grab coffee next week and brainstorm! 

Minimum 2 spots for a 3 bed MTR, minimum 3 or a 4 bed (may want to find if there's an overnight parking lot nearby).

Hey @Erik Applegate, I don't think there would be much change in pricing in regards to similar places nearby.

But at current prices and interest rates, this will be very challenging unless you go to cheaper areas or nearby suburbs that are cheaper. 

Find the REIA group for your areaAs Henry noted, post something specific for your area and tag your market.Get on Loopnet for your area and property type, reach out to the brokers that are listing deals and offer to take to coffee (they are often invested in deals too but you could ask for connections to other operators that might be getting started).And, again as Henry noted, each person you meet, ask them what other networking events they have attended that you can put on your list.

Plus, if you'd like to connect and talk marketing/sales happy to do coffee or something.Also, there are tons of Facebook groups for Chicago real estate.Lastly, just doing some 1:1 networking with lenders, agents, and architects is something we focus heavily on.