But my experience over the last 10 years of building new homes is that NOTHING comes down might stay the same but will rise almost annually Like Cement always goes up in Jan. 

For new builds and some rehabs they are vented but in some conversions or apartment remodels I will opt for the ventless units.

MAYBE in B- areas.But it's really hard to find just plucking something "rent ready" from the MLS.

I purchased my first home through NACA to actually live in and I'm curious on how to build my RE portfolio from here.

The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

Points I can roll into the cost and don't mind a buy down if necessary.My primary concern is the bleed rate monthly for the build, Airbnb stabilization and the year after while we season it and prep for final financing for long term hold.

Then, start building your connection with local agents, contractors and property managers.2. 

One of our most trusted developers from Yucatán, Mexico, who’s been making waves with their focus on sustainable growth, innovative design, and delivering great value to investors, is taking a big step—they’re building a luxury resort in Orlando!

My goal is to build a successful flipping business while keeping family time a top priority.

Building a real estate portfolio might be attractive, but if you're crunched for time, perhaps you could do private lending in a SDIRA or get into syndications.