How it seems like a good idea to use social connection as a criteria for what is one of the most important financial decisions in a consumers life escapes me.

Look for reviews, recent closings, social media presence, and responsiveness.

Seminole for Example has a lot of great traffic and tons of spots to eat, drink, socialize for adults and kids.I know Cape Coral is picking up in terms of STR's with the complettion of the 7 Mile Island and more construction lately. 

The prop. taxes increase because of increased benefits, social programs and costs to operate the city/schools. 

Networking with other local investors to learn from their mistakes.Building your network on social media.And more...

I'm not sure if you're working with a financial advisor but if you're retired, receiving 1099R income, maybe social security, plus income from other sources you definitely want to speak with an advisor.

If you are a social worker then embrace these applicants as a personal challenge.

Given that there are two ways to grow your business, organically, posting here and on social media, I for instance have a blog, now both in my experience and talking with people who have or had tried to build that way, it’s wayyyyy harder now than before, interest in real estate is way down, I know a few people with pretty large YouTube following’s views are way down.

90% of the GCs you meet through social media or those job sites like Angie list they all stink. 

Social media.