When do plan on buying the property?

If you plan on building a portfolio, having someone in your corner who thinks like an investor (not just a contract runner) usually pays for itself in better negotiations, stronger due diligence, and fewer surprises.What’s your plan long-term — build 2–3 rentals over time, or stack properties more aggressively?

Your background in economic development and finance gives you a solid foundation as you transition into real estate investing.

If you were in Texas, I would tell you to invest in TX. 

What many fail to recognize is that this isn’t true investing—it’s running a business, with all the operational headaches, turnover, and liability that come with it.How I am applying this advice to my own pipeline: Amending zoning to an assemblage which already has approvals for 19 apartments (10 converted and 9 new construction) and two small storefronts, into a concept that has an expanded restaurant/ground level beer garden use.

BP had a great article about investing in Orlando but listed below are some things you have to be aware of before jumping into this market.

It would also help you to invest better if you understand which areas of your investment city are class A, class B, class C, and class D. 

I’m starting out on my real estate investment journey.

I haven't lived in it for years, so it's now an investment property. 

I am also looking for small MF investments in KC MO (6-25 units) now.