I would first separate out the original purchase price between building and land.

As those prices fluctuate, there is a builders somewhere putting his feet up waiting to see a market turn more active because the last thing he wants to do is start paying crews to build houses, that could drop in value while he's halfway through the build process and losing equity halfway into the project.

Saw some new building going on around Lawerenceville with high asking prices..close to L.A prices it seems.https://www.redfin.com/PA/Pittsburgh/4618-Carlton-...

Marin is a phenomenal place to build equity, and eventually use that equity to create cash flow. 

THE VISION: With 130 units and 8 buildings plus a wedding and event venue, our vision includes revamping this space into a dream hotel.

One particular point can not be over emphasized; even if someone has and is willing to invest the capital in attempting to build or scale their business or investments, they still May fail if they do not possess or can not evaluate those who CLAIM to possess the necessary expertise required for scaling. 

By building strong connections and sharing knowledge, we can support each other's journeys and uncover new pathways to success.Moreover, let's not forget the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We have managed to build a solid liquid nest egg, but I'm hesitant to lock the majority of it up in a low LTV mortgage on a really expensive primary residence.

If the local market is healthy and rental income will be adequately managed by a property manager, then a long term residence could be used to build equity.

SFR with room to build on the lot will be much more plentiful than duplex/triplex deals.