This is a great gig, you have a lot to look forward to!

You can do a lot to educate yourself, etc that doesn't cost you a dime while you figure out what your next step is.I'm located in Mesa.

You have definitely given me a lot to think about that never crossed my mind! 

It will be a lot to take on without significant experience.

Target industries include IT/data, logistics/warehousing and advanced manufacturing.South Bend being a college town with several Universities/Colleges (Notre Dame obviously being the largest one) creates student housing opportunities for approximately 20,000 plus students among all the institutions.All this spells opportunity and many out of town, out of state and even international investors have and continue to try and claim their stake.As indicated by @Immanuel Price and @Aaron Linden the University of Notre Dame in partnership with the City of South Bend has contributed a lot to the revitalization of the City that is bringing new jobs and the need for new housing.

Because the values have gone up to $175K for a simple house on a normal lot to tear down to build the 2 story homes with garages that everybody wants near the Base, the builders are now building on the West side of Dale Mabry.

Realize it's a lot to bite off first time through, but from everything I have been reading/hearing it makes the most sense.  

There is a lot to offer so let me know if you want to get connected and talk.Thanks,-Jason

Agree with you @Sharef Masarwa Staten Island has a lot to offer on the North Shore.

Beside that I have a lot to learn.Love BP!