It's a lot, and I've only narrowed the cities I want to move to to like, 30.

I would continue to use those metrics to narrow down your search furtherTo get the best idea of an area I look at schools zoned for, average household income in a 1-, 3- and 5-mile radius (use esri), and closest grocery store (publix is universal in Florida, but if it is close to a Winn Dixie or a Walmart grocery center it is a low-income area, close to a Whole Foods or Fresh Market, generally higher income area) as well as the other retail in the area.

It's a lot, and I've only narrowed the cities I want to move to to like, 30.

I am new to the area and not familiar with the A, B, and C, neighborhoods.

I do not have a property picked out yet, but will definitely reach out when I narrow down my search.

Having even a slightly more narrowed budget and strategy will enable an agent to better advise you early on VS having too many vague conversations on how best to get started.  

I said ok lets see , and I started with the exterior walls , they are 2x4's , code is 2x6 's , so insulation isnt up to code either , front door , too narrow , electrical outlets in each room , not enough of them , windows , too low , garage wall not fire rated drywall .

@Kevin OBrien in the sense of narrowing down areas, yes, but didn’t find anything I liked.

From there we narrow down who we feel will take care of our place the best and who applied 1st.

I've definitely been on the wrong side of the deal, I've gotten a fee but the greater profits come from coordinating the whole deal.im an experienced architect so due diligence, navigating permits, contractors and construction I can handle but I'm a complete newbie when it comes to the best way to finance. id be looking at finding a good deal in a sagging market, completing a facelift renovation on all units then occupying one unit. i have an investor that will partner up in the venture with a legal background and we've narrowed down area, lot size, price point etc. my long winded way of asking a simple question is where do I start with obtaining a loan for financing?