At the current cost to build estimate $150/sqft, It appears a 1500-1700 sqft new construction will need to sale for around 399,9k to make a decent profit.

Since getting started we have learned a lot and have built quite a few systems and processes to increase efficiency and maintain consistency within our business. 

@Jadan WilliamsIf I were in your shoes, I’d start by clearly defining my investment goals and identifying target markets with strong job growth, population increases, and development potential.

Other most common factor: Family Size increases due to marriage or having a child. 

We also have many unique buyer incentives where an investor can get up to a 10% price reduction to come into immediate equity, or get that 10% as a cash back at closing to reduce your down payment and increase your ROI, or buy rates down into the low 4s on 30yr loans to maximize cash flow.

I was chatting with some of my lending buddies at big banks and they are all backing away from the CRE space including office because operating costs are increasing more quickly than rents.

As they see their money is safe and you're succeeding with your plans, they'll usually ask to increase the amount of money they loan to you.

You really have to learn the neighborhoods or work with a sales agent who does.

The Raleigh market may have increased by 40% after the Apple announcement, but it wasn't because of Apple, at least not solely.

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.