Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals. 

Check out the events and meet ups section on the forum for local events in your area.

I do know a local investor who has mostly taken non residential structure and used ADU laws to add units.  

Hey BP Community, I'm wondering if there are advantages/disadvantages from getting a HELOC from a local bank or a mortgage company. 

My company works with Insurance Adjusters, as a third party, to find short term leases for local families who have lost their homes due to damages.

Each of them sought the property for their primary purpose of worship/office/etc, and then sought out additional uses as well - nursery school, food bank, place of worship for a Jewish congregation (Saturday versus Sunday), auxiliary space for the local library that needed additional educational space, counseling, etc.There is merit to your concept, but many factors come into consideration:  zoning, parking, how easy it is to "convert" space, etc. 

But, it takes work, being well capitalized (this is NOT a 'no money down" territory) and it takes knowledge of the local market.

Can you please enlighten a fellow flipper(beginner) Hey AlazarI am local to the area and there are many wholesalers here in the DMV area.

Best is to work with a local realtor who understands the market best 

Would it be helpful to connect with a local realtor that specializes in selling duplexes and their respective rents/ price per square foot?