Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

It definitely won’t hurt our local market.

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Best thing to do would be to speak with a good local CPA who can guide you through all of that.  

Investors should keep an eye on government spending in housing to understand how these changes might shape local markets.At the same time, Bessent’s focus on driving GDP growth could bring a surge of opportunities.

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes. 

@Craig DanielsI own a local top reviewed real estate brokerage and property management company in palm bay.

Other locals with similar experience had mentioned that this scenario might not be the best fit and it turned out to be correct.

Then, start building your connection with local agents, contractors and property managers.2. 

Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.