I've developed a strong interest in real estate and am eager to learn more about how I can leverage this field to potentially shorten my path to retirement.

Right now in most markets across the US, it's tough to make a new development like this pencil out.

Huge developments announced and dirt moving all the way to Durant OK. 

I can only assume that it is because the situation was so clear cut that they were a REP (IE full time development), the audits were focused around other issues.

Given my tech and data background, I'm considering developing an online app specifically for Canadian investors.I'm envisioning an interactive dashboard that integrates economic data, sales figures, bylaws, and rental information, complete with prediction models.

Maybe you are better off renting for now while focusing on increasing earnings, saving, and developing a plan.

@Sanjeev Advani you forgot the most important thing - written and well-developed processes.

My personal soapbox statement - Airbnb is an abusive spouse that slowly people are waking up to realize they are in a controling abusive relationship and they start to develop an escape plan (more platforms/direct website) so they are no longer relying on Airbnb.

As you build up equity or cash you can start to grow into mobile home parks, SFH, fix flip, MFH, land development,’etc.  

Their occupancy was limited to mostly weekends, but I think I can develop that more and recoup a lot of unused days.