I’m looking for advice on networking locally.

The local CBRE multifamily broker won't take listing below roughly $10mm (if I recall my conversation from years ago).I would start by searching the MLS (assuming there is one in your market) and Loopnet for listing similar to what you are either looking to buy or sell.  

I feel that I know the local residential market well and have a good grasp on purchasing solid SFHs. 

Phase 1 - demo of a greenhouse sitting on part of the land - site utilities and 12-unit building turkey construction budget $2,043,100.00 -- $2,177,500.00The estimated rents would be approximately $1k per unit on average for mix 1 2 & 3 bedrooms- I feel like construction is so expensive and the market doesn’t support higher rents from what I’ve researchedShould I : 1) try to partner with the local government for affordable housing loans and grants?

Have been considering firms like KKOS Lawyers (Mark Kohler) and Anderson Business Advisors ( Clint Coons) but would prefer a local firm. 

im more looking to make sure my calculations are as close to spot on as possible for our local market.

Affiliates with NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) see if there is a local chapter in your area3.

Hi Jesse, I suggest that you try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

I would suggest that you look for some local meetup groups in your area. 

If we were running a cap rate on these you'd have a worse return than just going and getting some CDs from your local bank and YOU would then have the fun of dealing with tenants paying less than 50% of market rates (assuming your numbers are correct).There's no deal to be had here unless you can bring her down significantly on her ask.