I have done this in my local market but my city permits the ADUs and DADUs. 

@Gabriel Mesa Fairly straightforward in the suburbs.In the City of Detroit you can NOT use zip codes, you can use Neighborhoods if you know what you are doing, but you need a trusted local to check out block-by-block to finalize decisions.Since there's a lot of rentals in the City, you also need to decide BEFORE you start a rehab, if you are targeting selling to a landlord or an owner-occupant buyer.- You tenant-proof a rental, but need higher finishes on an owner-occupant.

I've started a facebook group so hopefully some local investors or anyone in the area involved in real estate will join.  

I echo the comments, get to know the local laws and ensure you are not increasing your risk past what you are confortable.

If you want to go local, check out the RPA. 

Get out and rub elbows with local investors by joining a local real estate investor group.

Thanks, Rob  dont ivnest at crowdfund at all, but invest at local HML only that operate within the state/city using conservative underwriting.

What is your nest egg for emergencies? 

Reach out to local real estate organizations for tips and connections.

After spending a few days on the island and speaking with locals/expats it was confirmed that the lots Remax are selling in Secret Beach are swamp land.