Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

Passive Pockets, Meta (FB/IG) ads, local meetups are good places to find groups.2.

In order to network with wholesalers and lenders the best way to go about it will be to attend the local REIA like The Greater Houston REIA and also joining the local investors facebook groups. 

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

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

I can feel that you have embraced the move and change. if you want to meet some local investors there is a meet-up next Tuesday. it's posted in the classifieds.

You might want to find local rei meetups to meet people in your market that are doing deals. 

It’s not necessary to stay local for these services as long as you have online bank statements or a solid way to get them to the bookkeeper.

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

Most local places are offering a CA Fair Plan within a couple days, but the DIC plan is taking weeks.I got in contact with Kin Homeowners Insurance, which I never heard of.