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

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

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

In Charlotte, neighborhoods like Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and South End offer excellent opportunities for house hacking due to their popularity among renters and proximity to amenities and employment centers.

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.

But let's not forget the importance of cash flow, and the impact of federal state and local taxes on our assets and cash flow also. 

THENCE ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE LINE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, 589.10 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF A COUNTY ROAD, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, NORTH 74 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST, 42.06 FEET, THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTER LINE, NORTH 12 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, 568.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.24 OF AN ACRE ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY SATTERFIELD LAND SURVEYORS P.A.

I would love to connect with everyone in the local area and state.

I do have questions into a local lawyer, trying to understand my options.

You want to find a reliable worker for these things inside local Facebook groups by seeing who others have used.