Why we build the same floorplan over and over again:1) Easier for Trades and Faster Build Times: Our trades have been working on the same layouts repeatedly, so they have become more efficient.2) Less Mental Space for Decisions: We don’t spend too much time deciding on which floorplan to build, we focus our time on growing the business and serving our customers.3) Best ROI based on Square Footage: The floorplan we build gives us the best return on investment.

In all fairness, making between $300-$400K on deals this size is incredibly good money given the time you spend.

The cash out wouldn't fully pay back my personal loan plus I'd need to spend 6-7k to furnish the place.

Renting in these areas with a roommate or two will likely be less expensive than PITI in the 'less fun' suburbs.If you do decide buying when you move down here, I'd take a few trips and spend a week or so down here to help narrow the search.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

As a frequent Airbnb user, I personally wouldn’t choose a place just because an influencer recommended it.If you’re compensating in perks, that might work, but if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t spend my hard-earned money that way.

I am seeing a ton of investors spending money on education to get into bigger deals at an accelerated rate only to retreat back to buying the properties  that were of appropriate size and undertaking.

They will happily spend a few hours showing a home for $100 an hour or whatever you are willing to pay.

Spend the money, do it right: seamless L grade (NOT M) copper pipe.

Likely not, but if you don't mind taking the risk and spending a little extra in taxes (from missing possible deductions or misunderstanding the law) then that's ok.