I work in the tech industry in NYC and currently own two rental properties in Columbia, SC.

My partner has extensive experience in the new construction industry, and see opportunity in the triangle for in-fill and rural lot new construction.

I definitely have some insight on what type of large markets to invest in that are metro in nature that attract not only business travel but also have multiple industries as to keep the overall investing strategy strong.

As far at MTR, I would probably look at somewhere with growing population, strong economy, diverse industries within a 2 hour drive where you have more control.

Hire someone professionally locally to work for you and oversee manage the project (a construction manager).Some examples I can provide having worked in the construction industry is - soda bottles filled with urine in the walls, food thrown in the walls, throwing coffee down duct risers, sheetrocked over outlets providing fire hazard...

Got connected with a local architect firm that's willing to take me on and teach me stuff about the industry!

I have been reading up a bit on how to creatively to this and I havetwo LLCs that operate in separate industries that I was hoping to leverageBelow is the plan I have1.

I’m new enough to the industry that I actually didn’t know I would have to personally finance the lot.

The current uses are: Production Industry - Artisan, Office, Office, 1br Apartment, vacant apartment, and a couple spaces that are not used by tenants.Thanks for the feedback. 

I was also researching on Johnstown, PA and what are the main industries (sources of employment) there and is the population growing or steady etc.