I am local in Arlington and do pay significantly less than $200/pier but I have developed a strong relationship with my foundation contractor and give him multiple jobs a year. 

Hey,So after exploring all the different options I have decided that my best best is to develop a multi-family in these areas.

Hey BiggerPockets Community, I am a newish investor in Austin, Texas and wondering what your opinions are regarding entering REI through Fix and Flips in ATX in 2025 and beyond? I currently have 2 rental properties in...

The more you can develop that growth mindset the better off you will be, but it will also take a couple trips and faceplants!

Most developers would just utilize the extra yard space for outdoor storage.

Currently, I have a ton of equity in my home (valued at ~$4M), have good credit (800+), and despite being between jobs and without a steady income, have the capital now to invest and want to develop a plan so I can take action in one shape or another.

They don't just touch the coast, it's how they wrap around. that storm that came through Asheville are was what a once in 500 or 1000 year storm and most development has to be done to a once in 100 year storm ??? 

It works for small/medium landlords, but in the long run it makes no sense for large landlords who may pay to have an in house software developed themselves. 

On this forum I doubt anyone will be offended, but if you go to the general public you might want to rethink letting the prospective buyers know that you are ready to insult them for being Looky Lous or doing some "funny business." 

The IRS requires the hours to be specifically in real estate trades or businesses, which typically means activities directly related to owning, developing, operating, or managing real estate properties.IRS Publication 925 outlines what counts as real estate trade or business activities, like development, construction, acquisition, management, leasing, and rental operations.