But they are costing each homeowner $25,000 to fix because they took forever and now need significant work.

if you intend to live in it, there are strict ATR rules for consumer loans. this means the lender will have to qualify you with income one way or another. if self-employed, you have a few options that will eliminate the need for tax returns.

@Ed O. ...sorry for the delay, but yes regarding the reservation process (if you haven't already solved) - this might not apply in your case or state, but in our case because we were putting in infrastructure (new road) and had over 14 lots, our state law forces us to act like a new subdivision in terms of State Attorney General office registration, which is a real pain, but supposedly is for consumer protection.

Most of my tenants seem like lifers so I let them stay forever and bring in all their pets.

i feel like it would take forever just to save up.. 

For those who have flipped houses in multiple cities across Texas or Florida, which ones stand out as being on either end of the spectrum in terms of how difficult and time-consuming the permitting process is?

The LTA handbook online also has some samples at the end for the 10 day notice to quit https://law.alaska.gov/pdf/consumer/LandlordTenant_web.pdf

Its the regular consumer that buys/sells a handful, at most, homes in their lifetime.

If people are looking to move there full time for a new job, I'm assuming STR is out and people would need a MTR while they're trying to find their forever home or a LTR if they weren't looking to buy.

The lot is big enough It is right next to a really nice walk around area and hiking trails forever.