While Bezos parks the yacht in South Florida I imagine, he also has a huge ranch in Texas where he is from and parks the rockets there.Everyone a few years ago was excited about HDQ2, but I guess they thought Brooklyn was hipper because everyone talks faster and no one shows up in boots and Stetsons. 

It’s physically hard but not rocket science.

Business is not rocket science.

Views of Sunrise and Sunset and rocket launches.

Sure, maybe FEMA money can help, but then do premiums sky rocket once that money is taken?

@Chris ShanahanHonestly, buying at auction is not recommended for newbies to real estate investing.There is really a lot of risks involved with buying properties at auctions (very rarely, you can thoroughly inspect the house before you own it; there could be some title defects) Additionally, like you pointed out, raising the finances within the time frame required to close is very challenging if you don't have the cash upfront nor a track record of having done that.Having said, if you are confident that you can do it, then go for it. it is not rocket science.My suggestion is simple. 

It ain't rocket surgery!

Once I have identified an area I want to invest in, I start the process of building a team, then purchase the properties.It is not easy, but it is not rocket science either.

Ever hear of Ford, Rocket mortgage, or Beaumont hospitals?

I'm already pre-approved with another lender with no problems, but Rocket mortgage holds the VA loan.