And I understand that there is a person here on BP that started a meetup for St Joe, but I have not seen them posting it lately..

that's $100K+ in cash PLUS a solid plan to achieve for that return. 

Your goal of acquiring your first single-family rental by early 2025 is both ambitious and exciting.A few thoughts as you navigate this market:• Local Insight: Since regional nuances can make a big difference, tapping into local brokers and contractors who understand the Hudson Valley and Catskills can provide a valuable edge when evaluating properties.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.

From my understanding (not a lawyer), that ordinance has been lifted and there is not limit anymore.

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

Would have to view the property and understand the inherent tenant businesses. 

I'm still actively searching for a solid contractor as I eye a BRRRR in early to mid 2025

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

For example it is my understanding that Big Bear allows it but whoever is managing the property has to live within 1 hour of the property. 

It was one of the most oversaturated markets in the most recent years.Big bull on NC, but projections like this make me really wish analysis was done understanding historicals are just that-- historical.