If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

The population is growing, there's tons of development opportunities, and a nice mix of industries - tech, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.

While the tech sector is growing rapidly, it's complementing rather than replacing other strong industries.

Big tech has invented a way to take over another industry and I see Ziprent as the future.

As someone who has operated in close to 10 different markets, I can tell you that each market is unique in the MTR industry.

I think that the willingness of those who have significant experience in the industry to provide input and feed back to those of us who don't is incredible. 

Indeed, there isn't much to do there and people are going there for the all-inclusives and there's no way you can compete against those, unless you plan to offer "free" booze to your customers.There's no issue about finding a team in that there's an industry catering to that.

Hello I am new to the investing industry and have been reading/listening to podcast and reading forums. 

Use those tools they will play nicely in this industry as well.If you ever want a Hard Money tutorial or tips on markets or how to identify a good project then just PM me.

Sean,I have had some good exposure to larger commercial/industrial deals but would like to start investing on my own for small multi family properties, ultimately end goal is to build a portfolio that can someday support my retirement, provide flexibility for my family, and create something that I can work on with my kids to show them the power of real estate and entrepreneurship and hopefully someday pass down to them.