As for the land, with some looking around and a possible off market deal, with time I’m confident I could find an R2 lot for relatively cheap compared to the build.

I really like the idea of buying cheap properties that need a little love, rehabing them, and then selling with seller financing.

Jackson has a lot of cheap properties that could be used for cash flow only.

So many of my out-of-state clients from California are successfully purchasing flips, BRRRRs, and buy and hold deals here at a very cheap price point, cash flowing, and have tons of appreciation.

I am the first to catch word of retiring landlord with 150 dirt cheap off market properties in a small town close to me. 

I see a lot of posts on BP from investors who started with a house hack and crushed it, and a lot of others that bought a random cheap rental property and lost their shirt.Random house hack success post:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/664999-house-...Random bought cheap property post:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...The market is just tough right now with prices high, interest rates high, and transactions down, and lots of demand from both primary buyers and investors.  

Prices are cheap, people are always looking for rentals, and there are several neighborhoods here on the up and up. 

Prices are a lot cheap than San Diego, though

This was easy and cheap.

So things like choosing a visibly comfortable sofa instead of a cheap futon will help you stand out and attract bookings on autopilot.