Meaning, even if the property will be worth $1.5mm when done (80% of that being $1.2mm), if the actual cost to build is $1mm, you will still need $200k equity to to put into the construction.From there, Robert's construction quotes align with what I have seen, and this is heavily dependent on finishes.

Or get a job at a title company such as Stewart, Land Title, Superior Title, etc as they all heavily work with investors and are often hiring.I've heard of so many side hustles that beginning investors have done--Uber, flipping free stuff or cars, fiverrr/taskrabbit gigs...

I’m based in Miami but invest heavily in Birmingham, AL.

However, they eventually became blinded by profits and began heavily marketing to high schools students.

I need to do research once I get settled somewhere (our other house was heavily damaged by trees falling on it) but thought I'd ask this forum in the meantime. 

@Jacqueline LeeIt’s real but the scales are not equal and heavily weighted to those with experience and their own moneySo if you have no experience and no money - your odds are low as why would someone lend you money?

My practice area ties heavily into the real estate industry and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on ways to build my referral network both in law and real estate as I plan to do some heavy real estate investing in the near future. 

Airbnb went heavily into on-platform Experiences in 2016 and realized quickly it had more challenges than expected.

Also, in Ohio, the landlord-tenant laws heavily favor landlords.

If you're just seeking an agent for flips, then I'd check out Premier Point Realty & Homestead both heavily equipped with experienced agents and many who are seasoned investors themselves which comes with its own benefits.