For value add you need to buy deep, have reputable contractors, and understand different financing products + creative finance.  

Many have zero experience with the community and don't understand the culture.

Since they focus specifically on flips, they understand how to position the property to attract the right buyers quickly.If you're open to it, shoot me a text to go over your options and get the property listed right away.

I understand you've done creative finance in the past, like you mentioned, how was this experience for you?

You may want to consider really understanding construction on existing built homes and then pivot into using a trusted GC for those new builds.

So if I’m understanding correctly, if you sell your home within 2yr of purchase, you don’t have to pay capital gains taxes? 

Would have to view the property and understand the inherent tenant businesses. 

And I understand that there is a person here on BP that started a meetup for St Joe, but I have not seen them posting it lately..

I want to build my network, get a better understanding of this market and share my knowledge with others.

Your goal of acquiring your first single-family rental by early 2025 is both ambitious and exciting.A few thoughts as you navigate this market:• Local Insight: Since regional nuances can make a big difference, tapping into local brokers and contractors who understand the Hudson Valley and Catskills can provide a valuable edge when evaluating properties.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.