I decided to begin my journey in Detroit, MI market.

I’m looking currently in the Birmingham/Montgomery market, any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated  Hey @Eric Fernandez, welcome to the BP Forum!

I would like to get in touch with lenders in the SC market for purchasing and refi transaction.Contact me for details.Thanks

I'm not sure what market you are in but I'm knowledgeable on Columbus Ohio if you ever want to talk about build to rent. it's not purchasing new builds at full market price, it's building it 25% below market yourself 

Have you all invested in other markets already or is this the first? 

I don't think there is a market for that personally. land development is done on a very local basis and isn't a service many CRE brokers use.

There are several articles that do an exceptional job of explaining who, what, where, why and how tax payers qualify for the ‘STR Loophole’ listed here:The Short Term Rental Tax Loop Hole: A Game Changer for W-2 Wage EarnersThe Short Term Tax Rental Loop Hole: What Investors need to know The implications on the Oregon and California Coastal STR market is a strengthening buyer pool for luxury rentals in the $750-1.5M+ range.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Quote from @Mark Lewis: Hello,I am looking to build a network and connect with some other investors in the Belleville, Illinois area and get some feedback on anyone in the market.

Property managers and agents can be really helpful as well as they’ll give you insight into the market and could have some opportunities for you down the road.In the meantime, try researching the areas you're interested in.