They have been approved for a single family home Fannie loan (cannot do FHA because my husband works in the Cannabis Industry and the gov't will not allow).

Also further north such as Port St Lucie where there are many new build res neighborhoods and commercial retail.

Teaming up with Mexican retail giant El Puerto de Liverpool, the family has made a $3.8 billion bid at $23 per share.Nordstrom, like many department stores, is struggling with changing retail trends, including competition from discount chains and the rise of online shopping.

Outside of real estate I am in the construction industry, in Commercial / Residential Roofing.

How will this change the industry?  

Yup, as an industry it is malleable to be shaped the way and for uses to satisfy individual goals, ambitions, and lifestyles. 

Also, look into ULI which is a development focused industry group, and likely has chapters in Austin and Houston.

Manufactured homes is a great industry.

I am trying to enter the real estate industry with a rental investment property.

Also make sure your budget fits the market 2-Analyze deals, make sure you are cash flowing from day 1 (even if you're house hacking) also look for ways to improve the revenue of the units like adding bedrooms if possible3-Start looking for off market deals and FSBO properties, you want to buy under retail.