I would look at new construction or build to rent but make sure to run the numbers. work with builders who can keep build costs under $200 per sq ft and look for areas where land is less than 10% of after built value.

I would have never dreamed of being a new home builder 15 years ago.

I used 7/1 arm provided by builder. its 5.25 with 30% down payment

That is smaller units built with higher density to make the numbers work for both buyers and builders.Adapting to these challenges isn’t easy, but it’s necessary to keep up with the market.What are your thoughts on how builders and developers can address affordability and supply issues. 

What if you keep the property the way it is, use it as an equity builder..

You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

Now reality.. unless your using funds from a super successful business.. most most starting out are not sitting on piles of cash or have family offices.. so debt is the only way to get in the game.Also short term debt were your in and out can work.. but it also can bite you in the butt.. look at all the builders that went down in the crash.

Hi @Blake WinieckiI am the GC for Blueshine Builder, we build single family houses and duplexes in Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres FL.

In addition to that, platforms like HomeAdvisor or Angi are great for finding vetted professionals, and local builders associations or the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce may have directories or recommendations. 

May not be your cup of tea but they are cost efficient and they work to add passive income at a fraction of the cost to build a SFH.There are a few "Tiny Home" builders in Tampa and Manatee doing a ton of business.