If you are interested in collaborating and learning from each other I would be honored to agree to do so.

You would have to reach out to your network in MI but if you collaborate with them in some type of partnership I think it might be a good first investment tool to utilize.You would minimize your risk by partnering, reduce your capitol expenditure, taxes and you'd have eyes andears on your investment.

I am in Ocala too and would love to meet up or collaborate. 

It can create more of a collaborative feeling atmosphere client/architect/contractor as long as everyone is on the same page. 

If you look up the Putnam Project in Bennington, then you will find that that the hospital, town, two colleges, and other private investors are collaborating to invest over $50 million into the the Putnam block right on the four corners.

I am always looking to connect and collaborate with other investors.

Would love to collaborate as I make my trip out in February. 

Kudos on snagging a sweet deal promptly through your agent, and your collaboration with Abigail Criteser sounds promising.

Lastly, start analyzing deals and see if you can't find a mentor/work with someone to collaborate with on your results.

I'm a chicago investor and I would love to discuss, collaborate, and possibly partner with other likeminded and ambitious Chicago locals.