That drive will do you well heading into your future.

I grew up in England, UK I struggled to find a profitable market and working a 9-5 job, the hassle of living on payslip to payslip had inevitably led me to venture outside the country.

One of them is absolutely crushing it—she’s always hunting for leads, making calls, driving for dollars, and more.

Take pictures of contractor's trucks you see driving around.

Driving for dollars" is another way to find properties. 

The shortage exists for lots of reasons, but a lot has to do with lack of trades folks to do the work, which drives costs up, which creates "unaffordable" housing. 

Here are some areas in Texas and Florida that are currently attractive for real estate investment due to economic growth, population increase, and urban development:In Texas:Austin:Reason: It's a tech hub that continues to attract major companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Apple, driving demand for housing.Opportunities: Residential properties, multifamily units, and commercial real estate.Dallas-Fort Worth:Reason: This is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

It is 5 or 6 hour drive from my house.  

For a family earning slightly higher income than median wages, driving to work to the city and living about 30 mins away with reasonably good house on a > 400 SQM land parcel was possible and totally achieveable.

What mechanism would be driving such "cycles"?