If I were to guess, I would think that the new administration will bring positive change to the housing sector by removing regulations that impede builders, and affect building material costs. 

A difficult concept to grasp if you don't work on loans every day.

It’s doable, just more difficult, time consuming, with a lot more “contacts” needed for each “sale”. 

Points I can roll into the cost and don't mind a buy down if necessary.My primary concern is the bleed rate monthly for the build, Airbnb stabilization and the year after while we season it and prep for final financing for long term hold.

Selling PT is very difficult and as a young student it will be difficult to find much success.

It looks like you are doing an affordable build based on the cost but hard to say since you didnt provide info on the build itself such as square footage and finishes.

Duplexes are cheaper to rent and expenses are becoming difficult for the average tenant.  

The squatter possibly has warrants on him and will be difficult to locate. 

For reference, we currently build 1 million homes per year just to keep up with current demand.

I was recently exploring a two-story commercial building for sale on a corner in a growing downtown area.