Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Justin Stamper: land entitlement is a great move in florida. just gotta have deep pockets to play!

And as this fleshes out and rents continue to rise, I feel like it's only a matter of time till renters are more open to this type of living.

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

Big military base and probably lots of border trade if that continues.

Find another place to rent and continue saving

They tend to get people to attend their seminars that have no understanding of RE Investing and think that they have to "pay to play".  

I think there's a fair amount of play in the budget for what needs to be done.  

So purchasing larger and larger properties allows investors like Benjamin to purchase more depreciable basis while continuing to defer and recapture.  

I am going to continue educating my self while I get enough for the DP and other expenses.

You have given me some good info as we continue figuring out our next steps.