I'm an active-duty military (retiring soon).

Focus on connecting with investors, flippers, and landlords who are actively buying.

Talk to your tax advisor about how to release your passive activity losses based on your situation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The process is very involved as you'll have to navigate pre-construction activities that involve architectural plans and approval from the city and then the construction activities (Shovel to soil) take anywhere from 5-9 months depending on how much your building. 

Active?

If I were you, I’d consider chatting with a property management firm active in that area...SlateHouse Group’s name comes up in local investor circles now and then...just to get a sense of what rents are really doing on the ground.

One key tip as you begin is to connect with local investors who are active in the markets you're considering.

It's clear that is something you're actively doing as well! 

That way you know they are active in the BP community!

Striking the right balance between enforcement and maintaining an inclusive, education-focused community will be crucial to its success.