I have been trying to get a distressed/value add LTR property under contract in my local market for some time now.

When you go from a single family to a Duplex, it becomes "comercial" property and according to (Michigan) the local building dept, I had to hire contractors. 

I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

What’s required for success in this is deep knowledge of real estate in general and the area in particular; experience in real estate and the local laws, etc.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

I would recommend looking for local FB investor groups, most areas have them!

since purchasing the property with a 10% down portfolio loan through a local bank, I have done extensive repair work and renovations.

I found the key is to go into one of the local Secretary of States offices. 

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!

If you ever have questions or are looking to bounce ideas off another local investor let me know. 

This California law eliminates much of the red tape by bypassing environmental reviews and subjective local approvals, creating a faster and more predictable development process.