I have flipped multiple properties mostly land and SFH.

We plan to stay in the new primary residence for a long time because we love the location, the neighborhood, and the land.

I hope this helps you land on goals, then you can dive deeper into where.

I also don't want to focus on one market, and not be able to score the right property for who knows how long, and then end up missing out on other locations, as being a long distance land lord is very popular as well.

We develop and consult new developers through the full cycle of development.Financing differs from project to project based on your equity, land cost, construction methods, etc.

for me  a handful since early 80s  now in those days I was ONLY buying land that had owner contracts on them. 

Im currently networking to partner up with a home builder here in Staten Island and build Semis on empty land.

.: Quote from @Shawn Mix: I'm landing here in the same boat as you @Kirstin A. - I had a similar horror story with Prime myself.

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

The guy is is in the Navy and invests in Land.