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?

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

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

I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

I obviously can't comment on yours specifically.Go to the local REIA events, get in specifically with the folks doing the syndication thing.

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

I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.

I second what John said, but if you are severely design impaired like myself, maybe ask around some local hosts / host groups. 

You're local to me.There's a couple ways to go at this ;If you're looking to save some money you can have your plumber install sub-meters after the individual meters.

Not likely), vacancy (@ 8% for me), and a possible PM (10% normally).I recommend you reach out to a local seasoned investor and have them run your #s with you, as the #s depend on how you manage it (how hands on you are) and also local pricing.