Personally I would think it would be easier to do creative financing for this situation than to raise money for such a unique deal unless your parents really believe in you and have that much money laying around.Let us know how it turns out.

each lot is unique and each city is unique... until you have a house plan.. and an engineered foundation that is approved by the city  and that is put out to bid.. there is no way to know exactly what your build costs would be other than to spit ball .... and really depends on the soil stability to start with

Each one is unique and very informative and presented in a way that anyone can understand.  

I have studied brokerage behind two top brokers in the industry since entering and am currently partnered with one.Before brokerage, I worked for two unique gentlemen in Los Angeles who own bars, restaurants, hotels, movie/tv production groups and promoting groups.

@Bob Bowling Ah Clearwater - home of much that is weirdly unique!  

Hey Everyone,I'm interested in learning more about unique opportunities to purchase rental properties. 

We loved those units in terms of they were unique that you walk down the front steps to be on the beach sand (the entire unit was on the beach) but financially they did not make sense to keep. 

Similar in size, bedrooms, bathrooms, street and any other unique features.

And make adjustments for unique features and amenities by adding and subtracting.

I like taking photos of things that don't move, but every property I've done has unique challenges that I've had trouble overcoming.