I’m looking to expand my network and connect with other investors, realtors, and real estate professionals—especially those who are growth and collaboration-oriented.

Looking forward to your insightsThere are probably many ways to go from $12 million annually to $60 million annually.  

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

These numbers on their access to the MLS will give you the best evaluation to what you can sell it for once you are done.

Quote from @Michael Challenger: I have no qualms with hard money lending, but I need to learn more about the process and structure to these for typical deals so that I am more comfortable and in a position to reduce my personal risk and risk to investors as much as possible.

I would tell them to get out. 

I have one more question whom to write the mail to ?

I know a guy that runs a great one in Tampa if you want me to connect you two (I know that is farther away). 

Speak with lenders early to understand your borrowing power, and explore multifamily properties to maximize your house-hacking potential.

We have to file the paperwork for the DC complaint.