I’m wondering if $23k of my own liquidated funds is reasonable to start looking for an investment property?

@Mitch DavidsonVery cool!

@Chris Berezansky sounds like a cool project, what is the ask here? 

It's cool to know how to use tools to a do analysis but it has to be utilized properly.I have seen several flippers who have read Rich Dad Poor Dad; had every Performa, chart, analysis package, market analysis reports, cost benefit analysis, work break down structures, IMS and much more and botched every project. 

You can question all you like, but if the unit isn't actually working and you do nothing, that's not cool.

They provide diversification and liquidity.1031 Exchange into Syndications or Passive Investments: This keeps you in real estate but shifts the burden of management to others while potentially preserving tax advantages.At the end of the day, peace of mind is priceless.

When we first get down there it takes about a day for the air conditioner to cool the inside down. 

The most commonly listed minimum is 5.5sqft.6 - Heating and Cooling element.

These sorts of shot-crete build homes are more standard than a bale or mud home but are still not standard like a stick built home.Geodesic domes are cool but harder to sell than a standard home.

As lenders, well issue a prequal/preapproval letter if we've analyzed your income, assets (bank and brokerage statements to establish that you have the liquidity to afford the down payment, closing costs, and reserves), review credit of the guarantors, review the relevant experience to ensure that we're not throwing our money away on newbies that are wandering around in the dark, and have put together a reasonable plan of attack for the project.