The seller is so pissed off, he can't wait until Friday to snatch up my $10 gs and put the house back on the market.

Best of luck on your journey, the DMV in my opinion is still one of the strongest markets in the US to get started in.  

Its set by the market.

The investors I know finding properties on the MLS are making 30+ offers a week, embarassing offers, in hopes of finding 1 or 2 properties a month.Others are door knocking, cold calling, spending money on mailers to find off market properties.  

Finding great off-market deals can feel like a needle-in-a-haystack challenge.

I have tried both, I think it depends on the market you are targeting and the type of leads.

I think there will be a market for it and you will gain some market share, but I don't think there will be tons of profits coming in.

thanks for the guidance @Kaushik Sarkar Since it's development it will take longer to get to the exit. 3 years could be right depending on the market, if the project requires entitlements, how long it takes for permits, no major utility obstacles, etc.

I was thinking maybe Houston because my boyfriend lives there and I’m there a good portion of the year as is, but I’m open to any good market.

Are you looking to invest in the Joliet market?