Buying a MF in the same area should help you develop your network there.

Many of you in the Boston / MA area are following the Suffolk Downs re-development.

Craigslist still works pretty well, although I see more people using it to develop their lists than to actually market specific properties.

I looked up your property, and it could be developer friendly.

I need some advice regarding my neighbor/developer who is building a large multi-unit adjacent to my lot.

Getting good at talking to sellers is one of the highest-value skills you can develop as an investor.I do have a proven approach to talking to sellers.

Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $16,000 The property was not fully developed, it was partially built, with a bank loan I finished it and made it ready for market, the investment has been fully paid and the property management has been a great learning opportunity.

Realtors that have clients who flip and fellow developers also have good recommendations.

My husband and I have developed relationships with folks we use but we haven't needed a general contractor.

Pros and Cons to both sides of the coin - I say find a place you know well (or have people there you trust) and develop a strategy that matches your appetite for risk vs reward!