Lower Property Taxes and a booming STR market.

They were taxing as a fourplex, but the CO said it was a triplex.I found out when I went to try to refi with the bank.

Quote from @Timothy Fortin: Hey Bigger Pockets - I'm looking for some advice on how to provide comps to a hard money lender for 2 townhomes I'm building in New Hanover County, NC. 

I would love to build there.

In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

This has driven up the property taxes there. 

It sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation, especially with your experience in real estate private equity.Once you’ve isolated a market, building your team early is key.

House hacking is a great way to reduce living costs while building equity, and BiggerPockets is a great place to network and gain insights.Good luck!

Where I’m Focusing: Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati) — I already have trusted partners for renovation and construction.Investment Strategies: I’m interested in fix-and-flip and BRRRR.Open to Networking: Real estate agents, investors, contractors, and anyone passionate about real estate.My Goal: To learn from experienced investors, share ideas, and build a scalable real estate business.Looking forward to connecting and learning from this great community! 

You can either buy an existing property or flip a building and then rent it out.