This suggests some volatility in the market.Investment Considerations- Long-term Potential: The presence of a dedicated economic development partnership and active city government suggests efforts to promote growth, which could benefit real estate investors in the long run.- Property Management: With companies like Champion Investments managing a large portfolio of properties in the area, there seems to be a robust infrastructure for property management, which could be beneficial for out-of-town investors.- Market Knowledge: Local real estate companies like RE/MAX Select, with their 18 full-time agents, indicate a strong local real estate community that could provide valuable market insights.In conclusion, Shelby's real estate market shows potential for investment, particularly given its price growth and strategic location.

Leverage the expertise of people who can dedicate full-time effort to the success. 

Right now (Q3 2024) everything seems overbanked/overbought.Currently, my focus has been purposely broad but currently split between: A) SF business (wholesaling/rehab) I was asked to take over (on almost no notice – am still badly catching up) and B) Small balance MF and mobile/manufactured housing (<~50-100 units for physical/operational value add)I have made some progress on each but not where I would like to be although I have just recently gotten involved in the sub-institutional space again.

By maximizing its potential, bragging about my triumphs, chronicling my investment travels, and recruiting a dedicated team member for social media management, I've increased my reach and attracted a slew of wealthy investors

I have been considering which area of REI to begin with: multifamily homes, mobile home parks, or short-term rentals.

While small demo projects are typically better to have built into carpenter's bid, versus hiring a dedicated demo crew, each scenario will dictate that.  

Does anyone have any insurance companies they've used for insuring a mobile home community with a lagoon?

The good thing about purchasing an RV Park / Mobile home park is that potentially, a good portion of the purchase price will be eligible for bonus depreciation.This assumption is assuming you don't own most of the mobile homes but moreso the park and lease out the land.Best of luck.

@Guy IdanA great way to learn about syndicators is joining a Community - there are quite a few dedicated to passive investing in syndications. 

What will set you apart is the experience you gain through the advice others have given on the subject and the amount of time you've dedicated outside of school to learning your craft is your alpha.Wishing you the best!