I would like to continue using my excavation company and network of contractors as a vessel to push deeper into this realestate thing.

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

Get a job in property management.

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

It's even worse for landlords "The company is also asking for rate hikes of 38% for rental dwellings and 15% for tenants, with the rates taking effect May 1."

I am also wondering if anyone has any expericene with smartcoin box company?

I see Jeff S. responded he is one of the most experienced lenders  PM  lenders who owns his own company here on BP..

Would love feedback from anyone with personal investing and/or property management experience in these cities.

. - Property Management: No STR can be successful without quality cleaners and management.

I run into them as they were looking for some sort of funding and I had my HML company in Portland going at the time..