Feel free to reach out and connect if you'd like to collaborate. 

Currently, I have only one duplex. My brother lives out of one of his rentals and owns a 5 plex. My brothers best friend owns another rental. So between us all we have 4 properties but I’m going to buy another before ...

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.

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

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

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.

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.