I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

South Carolina (where I live) is a great state for many things but not rental real estate.  

Live in one side and renovate that side, then after the lease for the other unit is up move into that one and renovate it.

I make around $110k+ per year, live off around $75K, have a mortgage ($1900/mo for rent, escrow, tax), around $40K in equity, and no other debt. 

For reference, we're heavily involved in the co-living space, which is an unorthodox strategy but can perform exceptionally well with the right property and systems in place.

I live in the Newark area.

Ideas for some of the paragraphs: - Future Setting: where you live, what you see from your front porch or backyard, what your kitchen/gym look like. - Family: Kids? 

I live in New Jersey area.

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

Strengthen Your ProposalDevelop a Business Plan: Include:Vision: Your goal of creating a micro-home community.Market Research: Show demand for affordable or small-footprint living in your area.Financial Projections: Break down costs, ARV, and anticipated ROI.Experience: Highlight your previous fix-and-flip and demonstrate your learning curve.Present a Solid Development Plan:What is the size and scope of the project?