I don't think property here will go down because 1) in the last 30yrs, apart from a few years blips every once in a while, land values here, like all property, has continuedto increase, 2) it's still on everyone's top ten list despite the rain, and 3) the rules of our banking industry make it a very safe haven for international money (especially now with the exchange rate) and those investors are not in for the short term.You are in the very lucky position of being able to have your cake and eat it too - keep the property.  

It was made for the flipping industry, though I see so many flippers choose vacant dwelling and call it a builders risk.  

I can only imagine the wealth of wisdom you have to offer a new guy to the industry like myself.

I am looking to connect with more investors and to learn more about the industry to better serve my clients and maybe start a few investment projects of my own.

Many times (at least in my area) it won't be in the MLS because some MLS's don't allow the listing agent to put in auction properties in the system if there is an auction company involved (because it's not an exclusive listing and the auction company may not be a member of MLS).. long story short.. the auction website should still show you who the listing agent is (usually way down below).

Looking forward to learning more about the industry to help myself grow in investing.

I live in Ocala and do field work in the real estate industry. 

It was very poorly publicized to anyone but the banking industry.

I would like to connect with like-minded investors, brokers, lenders, PMs and any other people involved in the real estate industry.

A promotion in our industry at this time is very good.