That entire 78741 zip code is good and has been in high demand historically due to its location. 

After 5 months we had a bad water leak under the house.

Option 2 is high risk, as financing may be tough on your situation.

The tried and true version is pulling a list of properties whether you're targeting distressed homes or high equity homes in which case you can pull on something like Propstream or Propwire, you can skip trace through them or someone like Prime Tracers which has a pay as you go system. 

The percentages are going to be up to you There are all kinds of High interest account that require all kinds of hoops to keep them.

Generally, homes closer to the water are more expensive.  

I was a commercial lender for over 20 years and hotels are high risk / special use for most banks.

@Jacob W. land market in FL is highly competitive.

Hey Jadan,Here are some high level thoughts:1.

High taxes.