Local building codes are going to dictate the options.I researched it several years ago and it ended up being cost prohibitive because of these reasons: 1.)  

The biggest ways IMO are MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission).Commission savings adds up fast when you're doing multiple deals a year.That being said, there is cost to having a license so if you're only doing a couple deals a year then it might not make as much sense.

The highest and best meets the first Mon of every month near Ivanhoe, they post about it on IG @highestandbest (it's labeled as a clothing brand for some reason but the events are solid and free)We've bought 150+ units of Multifamily and still own and operate 51 units, we also manage for other owners in Orlando, FL and Jacksonville, FL so if I can be of help feel free to reach out

Here’s my thinking so far: the property’s been on the market for over a year, and I know they had an offer for $500K.

There was a post the other day someone posted about and invested in and the sponsor had a very shady past which should have been an immediate red flag. 

The IRS has a list of QOZs.

I hope to get my first property in the next year or two and interested to hear others stories.

Most of the time the categorization is simple enough and I can do myself. 

Now up to over 70 and still doing well.  

I knew that most charities spend the biggest part of the donations on overhead and marketing and salaries of the top admin person/personal.