I've purchased many homes, and have had a few rentals, but I've never invested in a developers project.  

Have also developed a good relationship with bank over last few months.

The contractor I spoke to stated his company has worked on several developments of this size.

I may have to meet the owners and just develop some relationships to see how they are getting the ones they own and if they’re interested in selling.

HOA is $175 per month.This property is in a great location... located in a large urban park in a historic neighborhood currently undergoing serious gentrification (hundreds of millions in multiple residential/commercial  developments all over the neighborhood, both city and private money).

What criteria do you use to identify different areas of the city, assuming these are buy and holds?

Inventory is still at an all-time low, and we've basically accepted that as the new normal for the past few years - especially due to the fact that there is practically no development in the SFH arena - only for new apartments/condos - and those can barely keep up with the demand. 

I’ve never had to network before and live in the perfect place to network, but I’m having a hard time identifying opportunities.

You should have tenants and landlord fill out an estoppel agreement that states what current rent rate is and identifies the amount (if applicable) of any deposit or last month rent.

We have 6 rentals, one spec currently for sale, and a few developed lots waiting to build on in a nice neighborhood.