I am currently seeking equity partners and/or personal loans as viable options. 

Another option is to get a quote so you at least have an idea....and if something happens in the next 12 months for example, and you are okay with the quote, you can just reach out to the person to do the job he/she quoted.

But it is one of many options I’m trying to come up with.

I have long been weighing the option of acquiring an MBA as it seems to be the most practical real world degree for someone developing their business acumen and career.

I'm always looking to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration.

I have an area in mind that is currently undesirable but based on market trends seems to be primed for growth in the next 5 years.Any advice on research I could conduct before diving in, or other avenues I could explore to start and build my portfolio would be greatly appreciated.

The site I used made it easy to compare local quotes and find affordable options without compromising on quality.

I hope this helps you think through the options

Open to potentially purchasing in all 2-3 locations simultaneously, depending on options.

That would be a good option for the "family" rental if you go that route.