I was involved in a bunch of industries—from wellness and gyms to digital marketing and consumer products.

To find private investors, especially individuals for real estate deals, here are a few options:Networking Events: Attend local real estate investment clubs, meetups, and industry conferences.

I spent my first 6 years in the financial planning industry working for a firm that had previously sold a lot of privately held REITS that went south.

The industry is quite fractured and developers are mostly regional.

By having additional parcels, investors can generate more equity and value compared to simply adding an ADU.

@Corey Curtin has been a stellar agent for my clients.I heard things that involve the city like zoning/permits can take a while in Birmingham compared to other AL markets so I'd be cautious of that. 

My goal is to build the capital needed to start investing in Real Estate, and I felt this was the best way to get there.I spent 6 years as a project superintendent with a commercial builder, followed by 2 years as a construction manager in the track home industry.

Quote from @Holly Barrett: So I'm comparing them w/Foremost on our Short Term Rentals, the quotes are $500-$1000 less than I am currently paying for each property per year.

I know that I will need a good realtor on my team that understands not just the market but the real estate investment industry itself.

Even if it's just part time, the key to figuring out how PM is done well is by being present around people who have mastery of the industry.