I have helped hundreds of new investors kickstart their investment journey. 

Glad to help.

Thanks for your help! 

It might help to eliminate the markets that you don't want to invest in to help narrow your search. 

Lol, I'm  not sure i was very helpful, more anecdotal lol.I learned to estimate from other contractors many years ago.I found labor unit books from college bookstores.

#McCormickI have some Youtube videos (link in my profile) that will help with some of your questions and I'd be happy to have a call to help walk you through the market and what you should consider when looking here.

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Nobody is going to build "starter" homes unless there are incentives that help absorb your fixed costs - developing lots, utility connections, grading & surveying, etc.

Any help is greatly appreciated.