Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have invested in Detroit and start making local connections too! 

Also, look up your local REIA and check Meetup dot com.

I’m working with local investors who are snapping up everything they can get their hands on, and honestly, I can’t blame them.

Tahoe isn't ideal right now as the local community is vehemently anti-Airbnb and the permitting system is challenging to navigate.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

I am considering getting into this space (looking at some courses), but worried that its too late, and that deep local market knowledge/understanding of buyers/connection with developers etc is required to make this work, which only incumbent/long term investors will have and would be hard for a new entrant starting from scratch to catch-up...is my hypothesis valid in your opinion ?

They can offer valuable insights into the local market, potential rental yields, and specific considerations for a rehab project like the one you're planning.

You can contact some local property managers and get a better idea of the rental market.

With the massive Taiwanese semiconductor plant under construction in Phoenix, bringing billions in investment and thousands of jobs, how significant do you think the ripple effect will be on the local real estate market?

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.