In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

Property taxes will likely be reassessed based on the transfer value, so confirm local rules to anticipate potential increases.If you hold the property for at least one year, you can use the equity as collateral for a construction loan, aligning with your long-term financing plans.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Local property managers or agents can often provide trusted referrals, and real estate meetups are also great for connections.Wishing you the best!

I take a slightly different approach and try to partner with local vendors and get commission/kick backs. 

Any local bank that does this kind of financing should be able to approve you as long as you have a good enough credit score and never declared BK.

You need a local/state specific lease.2.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.

That being said, your typical cost of capital is as follows:EquityAgency debtBalance Sheet local lenderDebt FundPrivate DebtPref EquityHard Money DebtBookie/Loan SharkOther things that will impact capital sources: are you wanting to finance the improvements, or will you pay for those from equity/cash flow?