This is one of the main inherent risks with pre-construction, and the pre-construction market has cooled, and with impeding tariffs, there is some uncertainty around where prices will be in the coming months.One thing to clarify, are you looking to buy an investment property or a primary residence (or perhaps abit of both where you live in one unit and rent out the other)?

No residual marketing and no marketing for each properties uniqueness.

In the 2024 insurance market, CA is hard to place, so even though you could force them onto a single policy, it may be more economical to keep them separate.I'll send you a note with the carriers who can do this for you.

Since it is a family member and I would potentially buy the property for under market value.

You’ll pick up so much just by listening to people who’ve been through the highs and lows of the market.

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

Coaching or mentorship in real estate investing can allow you to collapse time and "skip to the front of the line" by leveraging the experience and knowledge of those who have already achieved success in the industry.

Meanwhile, bank money market paying 7.5%. 

This year I may see if if I can get a construction loan to build 20-30 apartments, then refinance with an asset based lender. what markets?

Nashville is a ridiculously competitive market.