Economists estimate we are still some 5 million housing units behind the demand, even after the beginnings of construction recovery.It's going to be a tough time for move-ups and first-timers for a good while yet.The shiny side of that coin is that this means the demand for rehabs and fix-and-flips of short sales, REOs and other distressed properties continues to be strong in many areas.The education to which I'm connected is in the process of putting together a raw land development class.

.- Social networks are another low hanging fruit.

You're right, unless otherwise expressly stated, they do retain the rights to pictures they take and most will fight you tooth and nail to not provide you with raw files or all the photos they take - which you wouldn't know what to do with anyway - and would only want to give you the ones they deem to be the best.

Principal brokers have access to raw MLS data that are not allowed for real estate agents here in the state of Georgia.

If it's raw land, do I build or sell to a neighborhood investor.  

I've taken part in a few networking events which proved to be fruitful.

It seems cash buyers/investor types are sucking up all of the low hanging fruit in the entry level housing.  

I would like to connect with you and or other experienced investors on BP from our area to learn more about the actual investment aspect of the business and to possibly establish a fruitful relationship at some point in the near future.

The fruits of your labor will come to fruition. 

But become a SME (subject matter expert) in what ever you choose to do and before you know it the path will become very clear and your laser focus will start to bear fruit.