The apartments didn't look like Class C but looked to be brand new nice complexes with amenities: pool, gym etc. #1 has been in business for 10 years, not enough for a full estate cycle and #2 said they've been in business since 1988 (or at least some of GPs involved). #2 I may have considered (apartment buildings on SoCal or real estate debt fund).  

In fact, we even replaced her brand new heater.

I would personally rather be the guy with the lower purchase price and higher rate, but it doesn't help a brand new househacker in the short term. 

you can likely buy a small multi in a great neighborhood and (i'm making this up) if it has a 4 BR and a studio, you live in the studio and rent out the 4 BR.

Will try to buy more property along that road.The main road at the front is a brand-new road in Belize. 

. $250,000 for 1,600SF isn't outrageous, but you could probably do it for cheaper.If I were building a brand new home, I probably would skip a basement.

That continuous flow of new nice properties wouldn't hurt your valuation, since they can go into something brand new instead of something that is 3 years old?

Quote from @Erik Estrada: If you are brand new and do not have much experience, having a GC license does help you get a higher LTV/LTC on hard money loans.  

. $150 labor and $100 for a brand new toilet all day long. 

I am brand new to real estate investing, and participating in Brandon Turner's First Deal program.