I have an opportunity on a 12 unit property but being in SoCal and never setting foot in MS I wanted to ask around 

Mortgage surveys have a margin of error of up to a foot if I recall.

If it was me...I'd check with zoning to find out how many dwelling units I could build, and I'd find what the requirements are for those units (type of house, height and setback restrictions, etc.).Then I'd find out what local builders think the cost to construct would be - just get a cost estimate per square foot for 2 or 3 different levels of finish.

Plan my next day 6 most important tasks - I've been on top of this, but still a challenge to get them all crossed offPlus, most importantly, we have 4 projects here in Chicago we are working to bedone before the end of the year so we can start some new projects off on the right foot!

Engineer didn't note if there were frost free footings.  

Kudos you've saved and put yourself in a good position to start out on the right foot by house-hacking.  5 years ago my wife and I bought our first and now we have 9 units and have really scaled our passive income stream through those rentals. 

My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.

On track with how 2024 is closing so have to keep the foot down on the gas.

I see it from a guest's POV if they booked a place and show up to something that looks shabby, then instantly you are starting off on the wrong foot.

I just had a vacancy come up in the middle of a fourplex escrow and the seller had the unit re-rented in under a week for $50/more per month. 6) Yes it's hot, but with individual metering the landlord doesn't foot the electric bill 7) Yes the market is competitive here, but mostly for 3/4 unit properties.