I’m getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I’m contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I’m single and live alone.

You'll need a good local management company.

To find one that works with land trusts, contact local credit unions directly and inquire about their policies.

Are you looking to stick with your local market?

See if you can find a local credit union that is willing to work with you. 

If you prefer to stay local and build equity, house hacking a duplex or triplex in Fort Lauderdale could work, especially if you can add an STR component to boost income.

Your local credit union is definitely best for when building a primary 

There are people located all over who could help you locally. 

Hi Chris,Start by networking through BiggerPockets, local real estate meetups, LinkedIn, and self-storage investor groups.

Myers varies based on seasonality, local demand, and competition.