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.

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. 

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.

I think is about relationships, after you reach out to all the wholesalers in your area in all the diverse ways possible and exposing yourself as an end-buyer on platforms like Facebook, you then start to vet out all these wholesalers and with time you'll see who the real players are and who the daisy-chainers are

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.

Overstating the profitability of this endeavor by grossly understating the competitive nature of the bidding, the sophistication of some of the players as to research capabilities, etc.5.

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

I wouldn't think so, but I would make it a point to be well versed in your local laws.