Once rates change direction and start a new directional trend, it usually takes a major event or change in fundamentals to reverse again.

Diversity is great, but the fundamentals for real property are too strong in my opinion. 

If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.

@Kegan SchollI am partial to Florida given I live here but I have house hacked for the past 6 years and it fundamentally changed my life, you are on a great path for success.

Quote from @Pierre E.: I am trying to learn and understand... someone told me that its not just size of the home or level of the flip that determines profit, and that in some markets, what is considered a typical profit is 300k based on the 70% ARV formula.

Once you think there is no law pertaining to the activity then the work begins this is a belly to belly business your not going to do this on E mail and text messaging .. you will need to be able to sit down with these folks or it will never happen.

Focusing on conservative estimates and fundamentals like location, schools, and market performance aligns with the way real estate has historically worked.

Quote from @Femi Alakija: As a newbie, I plan to gain a deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, including financing, property evaluation, and market trends. 

Theres so many problems, this is a team deal scenario and one needs rules;  never take a contract less then 7 days prior to the auction, and NEVER NEVER N E V E R close allowing the seller to stay in the house after closing. 

Did you try meetups and Facebook Groups in NaplesExample there are few ones here in Naples which are freehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/likeminded-naples-real-estate-i...