Here are title cost numbers from my last deal in Lake Oswego ($625k sales price):Title agent fee: $1100Owner's title policy: $1425Recording fee: $350MERS: $25There may be transfer taxes depending on what county the property is in, as well.Chris

If I was you, I would just make sure you do everything in your power to qualify in 2025 because it’s going to be quite challenging. 

Here are the playersMe - OwnerOG Developer - Original Developer that improved property before I purchasedNew Developer - New Developer currently building a new subdivisionWater District - Own the vacant land that my sewer line runs acrossCity - Well, The cityTimeline:2007 - OG developer purchases large 1 acre lot with an existing house with the intent to subdivide and create a small PUD.2008 - Improvements are made (new street, sewerlines, storm, power, water) are brought into the subdivision. 

Even with very little cash on hand, you can get creative financing; for example, I did my first flip renovation with a new business Credit card one year with 0.00% APR, paid everything back after the sale, and got points and signup bonuses.

You have the flexibility to show your own units and manage turnovers, etc.I see a couple of nice multi-family properties in your area for sale.

While this can be appealing for short-term liquidity without immediate monthly payments, it often comes at the cost of significant equity upon sale.

It will be a short term Airbnb rental.Have had success with two other Airbnb properties that I currently arbitrage in the local Pittsburgh area.Purchased the home far below market value with a probate sale.

(Land and construction cost, expected sale price, etc.)My last development in Chicago looked like this:Land = $300kConstruction Cost $650kHolding Cost/Closing Cost/etc. $50kProfit roughly $100kThat project was in Bucktown on the nw side of Chicago.

Then compare that to median sales prices in a given zip code.

Most sponsors who have actually survived multiple real-estate cycles, say that simple staying power through inevitable downturns is the most important key to long-term success.