Southern impression is primarily a single family home builder and their floorplans are all too large for profitability. they are overbuilding each unit and adding unnecessary things like garages that don't get you any income and only drive the construction values up. a garage on it's own isn't with much more than what it's built for and doesn't really add to the equity gain in new construction 

It will come, but you will likely have to drive for shopping, eating, activities.   

I would suggest they understand various strategies/methods to invest in real estate and then let that drive their next steps as opposed to the dollar amount they have to invest.

In your case, the competition from cash-heavy buyers is driving prices beyond what makes sense for a commercial loan based on current NOI and DCR requirements.As for your dilemma, I’d recommend sticking to your numbers.

My wife isn't happy but 2 weeks in Baltimore and 2 weeks in Toronto. 2:30h flight or 9h driving. 

I've been bookkeeping with a google drive spreadsheet. 

Unless you understand what's going on and why, its like having an elementary school student drive your car to school.

Can't really see the metal wall from my house but you can see the roof to the commercial building as you're driving in and in the winter the trees provide less cover - although there is a very high and nice privacy fence to separate. 

I’ve been looking at data on rental properties in Destin and Panama City Beach, and certain amenities seem to drive higher booking rates.

You have some options like driving for $'s to look for distressed & abandoned properties.