I have about $425k that I'm willing to put in. I

This is definitely a good place to start and to network with people in the market you are looking to invest in.  I

@Ken Almira don't buy a Florida condo w/o checking that they've passed their engineering inspection and their reserves meet the new requirements.

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

➡️Reverse engineer investment strategies.

As @Tom S.eluded, I wouldn't be surprised if there are major issues to be uncovered.In addition to construction costs, there will be additional filing fees and architect/engineer expenses.I'd be happy to recommend a contractor, shooting you a DM now.Best,Abel

I went to school for civil engineering.

The amount I can put in is 20K-40kI am waiting to hear back from the builder on the estimated cost of construction.yes, I own the land. 

., I look at worst case of what would it cost to roll-back all changes and add that in. I

The marketing functions is where the very host cost comes in. I