MD does have a I think called "rural development loand" which is really popular here in Sothern Maryland and covers 100% of the cost of the home. 

Are you a developer, are you a contractor, what skills do you have that will aid in your investments? 

Develop a relationship with a couple of local HM lenders.

I have developed a very good marketing pitch and I would like ideas about how to attract serious investors.

My current work also has me in close contact with a lot of developers and property managers in NYC so I've been able to glean a lot of wisdom that way.

I also am involved with my church: a part of my focus is to develop leadership in the youth band as well as a young adult band.

It's a glass and concrete Jungle that the .1% can afford but hardly anyone else.What Brooklyn had was proximitry to Manhattan and a hip and trendy vibe along with some very famous people, including Spike Lee, Biggie, etc. here is a List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_BrooklynThere is a huge spill over to Brooklyn from Manhattan and that created a huge demand and spurred development which then made Brooklyn into a destination that has become Internationally known.The writing was on the wall for anyone that was paying attention and can say to themselves....

Trying doing the keyword search on BP. https://www.getrefm.com/ - has some great software and spreadsheets.

You say potential so does that mean vacant pads where you have to plop down a home or develop infrastructure ( i.e. roads ,sewer, electric   )   .  

I spent time on the phone with the CA FTB and Employment Development Department, and am still struggling to find the right way forward with our complex circumstances.