I gotta be honest - I don't think this makes money - high cost of materials, high rates relative to the last 15 years, probably not looking at much appreciation (I wouldn't expect the last 15 years to be the norm), lots of competition (there are a few brand new high rise condos going up), gulf shores is just down the road as well.

The cream rises to the top and in my opinion the top 4 Real Estate crowdfunding sites at the moment are Realty Mogul, Patch of Land, Realty Shares,  and RealCrowd.Jon, I think your wrong on the funds as well. 

The rise of DSCR only brokers has certainly exaggerated this trend.  

North Broward Area (Undergoing Gentrification)Type: Triplex Units: Two /1-bedroom units Current Rent: $1,500 per unit, month-to-month leases Tenant Quality: Great tenants, familiar with the neighborhood, payments made regularly with sufficient funds Potential Rent Increase: Neighborhood improvements and upcoming developments suggest potential rental rates could rise to $1,800 - $2,200 within the next two years Upcoming Development: A new $2.2 million road is being constructed in the cityCurrent Market Value: $680,000Current Cash Flow: $1,500 per unit, 3 units totaling $4,500 per month Condition: Needs some work Price: $435 ,000This property is a prime investment opportunity in an area poised for significant growth and appreciation.What do you think?

Rising tide raises all boats. 

Wilmington, NC was also mentioned as a potential investment location.Virginia - Richmond and Virginia Beach were suggested as investment options, especially for an investor located near those areas.Florida - Jacksonville and Tampa were two Florida cities mentioned, although there was a concern about rising insurance costs in Florida.Tennessee - Both Knoxville and Memphis were listed as possible 2024 investment locations by one investor9.

They said I don't need the insulation - because the DeHu will keep the temperature in the crawlspace mild, year round. 

Rates could stay the same, but they could also rise (hurting equity value) or fall (forcing OP to reallocate). 

We are at likely record high price to rent ratios (like much of the country) without much upside on rent growth in the mid-term paired with steeply rising taxes, financing, and insurance costs.

The only way to sustain your current lifestyle is if rents rise faster than inflation.