In that time, I have seen property values increase exponentially in almost every popular destination except for one.

That’s a bit like saying I have a car that maxes out a 60 miles an hour, but I’m going to plan to get to my destination at a rate of 100 miles per hours because I have to be there by such and such time.  

Without a good team, you are destined to fail even if on paper the numbers work.

I own two, one in Destin and one on Okaloosa Island.

Good advices as for the driving for dollars Ive dabbled in in but I'll schedule more time to actually cruise some neighborhoods. are they're any areas you'd recommend?!

Looking at some properties between Destin and PCB.

It always baffles me how many people ask if they can have early check-in to "drop off their bags" or "to make the most of the weekend" or whatever... like it's impossible to do anything at the destination until suitcases are stowed in the rental?  

The end destination not the freeway that gets you there.Once you know the goal and the strategy, the numbers will dictate if you the deal aligns with your business model and strategy.

I currently work as a project manager / foreman for a small residential contractor in the area, but I am looking for something more.I was turned on to BP back in April and have been excitedly looking at forums, cruising real-estate web sites looking for deals and listening to the podcasts.For those of you in my area, what are some of the best ways to get connected?

I have resisted the idea as it's been a chaotic couple of years (marriage, two babies, two moves, both of us changed jobs, he lost his father, etc) and I've just wanted to be on cruise control when it came to our careers.