Find a local attorney.

@Najeh Davenport  Start with the local zoning office. 

I'm looking locally to start out (mid size city in North Carolina) - is the answer a different market?

I'm utilizing social media to the fullest with multiple groups that are centered around moving to Florida.

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have or connect you with local resources. 

@Kris LouI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

I'd be happy to share some great local meet ups and also open to connecting.

Also, achieving the 2 percent rule in my local market is near impossible but could be achievable elsewhere.Thoughts?

Listing it “as is” with a $25k rehab concession can attract these buyers.Consider these options:List on investor-focused platforms like Roofstock or BiggerPockets or Facebook Marketplaces, where you’ll find buyers who appreciate tenant-occupied properties.Network with local investors or REI groups in your area to find someone looking for a turnkey rental with upside potential.Hire a real estate agent experienced in selling tenant-occupied properties, but adjust your pricing to cover commissions if needed.Make sure to highlight the stable tenants and ADU potential—those could be big selling points!