I have been most attracted to the idea of buying undeveloped land and building a 1-2 bedroom cabin on it to turn into the STR.

At lease with a Co-Opp there are programs for local, state, federal, grants (several are being pursued).

I am not in your market, but since it has been three days with no local feedback I have an idea to share with you.Go to your local court case lookup site and pull the cases for the third week of the month.

I've been trying to connect with local wholesalers to get on their distribution lists, so I'm right at the heart of the action.I'm based in McHenry, IL, and I'm on the lookout for tips on finding like-minded people in the area.

Something more like Rent-Price Ratio and local income growth would be better.

Sam - we are putting a list of local property managers in markets around the country together for exactly this reason. 

I really got to know the niche as a local investor.

Looking to break into the local market with Multifamily homes.

Unless, like Bill suggested, there is some kind of local restriction on the property usage that you have been unknowingly violating.

I have a home I bought in AL that's on section 8 right now at a purchase price of 72k (loan 57k) after down payment. local banks it's easier for them to finance it.