If you're looking more specifically for cash flow, tertiary markets that I also like are Newark, Dayton, Marysville, and Lancaster.Feel free to reach out you're ready

While on this journey I would love to start going to meetups or finding like minded individuals related to investing in real estate specifically in my area.

Just spend the next 6 months browsing these forums, listening to the podcasts, reading a few books.Then start connecting with local realtors, general contractors, and developers.Post any specific questions you have about the process here in the forums and you'll get answers within a few hours.

Assuming I was satisfied with the results I would have to decide based on my alternatives  

My bosses are very Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena Specific.

More general advice, sorry for not getting too specific, but careful with how you frame your direct mail outreach. 

Happy to answer specific questions if you'd like.

Unfortunately, there is no right answer.....It depends on the specific property, it's condition and what you're planning to do with it.For example, on a distressed property that you're going to flip, if it's listed for $250k, I have offered $150kOn a prospective primary residence that is a custom home, if you offer $650k on a $750k list price, the seller will probably just reject your offer and not even counter.

Creating these entities have costs especially the S-Corp so only do what works for your specific situation.

Specifically trying to understand the impact on Single Family Residential zoned in Sarasota County that was previously limited to greater than 30 day rentals and one rental within a 30 day period.