This is the first time I've actually sat down to explore and post on the forums.I purchased my first  side-by-side duplex last October, that I am currently owner-occupying.

You can also explore OPZ investing if you want to defer the taxes and more time for planning.  

Of better yet, start a website that caters to real estate investors and has articles and a forum and offer exclusive memberships.

I am an investor down in Centra Florida and am currently exploring land development for Multi-family. 

What sort of real estate are you looking to explore?

This article will review the retail asset class, which covers various properties, ranging from small stand-alone banks and restaurants to regional shopping malls and power centers.

I'm just exploring what possibilities might exist at this point.  

We were just trying to explore all options.

So I don't think there is much value to exploring that angle.That said, it happens and the question is what is your risk tolerance.

This article outlines the staggering amount of dry powder (i.e., capital committed by investors that has not been invested) that is just sitting there, waiting, looking to pounce on a decent deal.