I have started looking around and browsing the resources available, and learning about the industry, generally preparing to make by first investment in 1-2 years when the timing is right.This is all great, but I have questions regarding market research and how people here approach it.

That being said, a 100+ lot park on CS&CS in a solid metro will likely have a very low cap rate so be prepared for lower returns. 

We feel this is unaffordable, and will inevitably end back in FC.Any creative ideas?

So I’m looking to buy my first investment property in about two years and look at the multiunit split level apartment or duplex or triplex what should I be looking to get in preparation for

If you do other types of investing (wholesale, creative financing, etc), I am still curious to hear what your ideal customer is for your strategy.Thanks.

Creative financing is an alternative but there are sharks in those waters.

Read the forums, blogs, and books, Listen to the podcasts, Network, and be prepared for when you return.God bless and stay safe!

or is it just a matter of me becoming more creative to get where I want to be?

Just focus on preparing a network in Florida while in Cali. 

I would also be prepared to have the transaction unwound.