I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

I suspect they will be highly sensitive to that.

However, there aren't any comps of new construction in the area beyond land sales on brand new neighborhoods, and existing sales of older 4 / 2.5s are in the high 200s.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

With rates high, I don't see much changing in the market as buyers struggle to afford a mortgage. 

They are about 400 miles apart.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

My husband and I are most interested in STR air bnbs and Apartment buildings but also love the idea of flipping for BRRRR. 

The current costs of construction are so high that you can just find more bang for your buck buying as opposed to building.