In Cape Coral, Lehigh Acers, Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda we have plenty of buildable land ideal for build-to-rent.

Just don't waste your time on 2 bedrooms or anything with 1 bath; you never get long-term tenants from what I've found.  3 beds are ideal for most families because the homes are typically between 1,000 to 1,400 sqft. 

@Mike Lukach Yeah, triplexes and quads are ideal but, the right duplex deal could still be a winner for you if you buy it for the right price, in the right area, and use it as a means to reduce your expenses to continue saving.

Ideally I'd like a long-term investor/partner that I can work with on multiple deals, and this guy doesn't fit the bill.  

Hello BP,I'm looking for some references in Connecticut, ideally in Central CT/Hartford County area, that can advise me on the tax implications for flipping properties, what to expect and maybe some strategies to prepare myself for tax season.  

Sleeping on the couch is never ideal - regardless of ROI.Having said that; I think you are already doing a marvelous job at garnering spousal support.

@Curt DavisMy assumption would be that the marketplace is ideal for this.

Most of the sellers I deal with have something other than money as the primary concern - if money if the only factor, I typically refer to an agent that I trust in the area.

My ideal is to maintain about 75% LTV which gives me adequate cash flow, security if the market dips, a solid ROE along with ROI. 

Ideally I'd rather not take off work if I don't have to.