I am trying to get some sustainable builders established in a "spec home" subdivision.

At best I’ll be able to find solid properties that will be self sustainable and cash flow in the positive side of things.

With the rent to price ratio, I'm just looking to cash flow, but mainly to sustain my investment.

I expect the cash flow to be barely negative/breakeven initially, and then sustainably positive by year 3, and then slowing climbing positive from there.

And funny enough, Arizona state apparently have the highest ranked online Master Arch program, and they have a concentration in focusing on sustainable development concepts, which seem to align with my interest so I will be looking into that. 

There is always more to the story if you want to run a sustainable business.Every business has some aspects that are dull and monotonous, but that doesn't necessarily make those things less important (and in some cases, those things may even be the most important areas to get right). 

I'm getting too old to wait, so if I have to take things in my own hands, I will.Here is the caveat, I came back to do this because I am extremely passionate about sustainable development, net-zero carbon, thermal mass, compressed earth block, rammed earth, hempcrete and others with all the add-ons like rainwater collection, solar and permaculture.

I think its dumb to be hundreds of dollars under water for a drawn out, sustained periods.

The Rent-to-Value Ratio, a critical metric where monthly rent divided by purchase price should ideally exceed 1% for sustainable cash flow post-expenses. 

I’ve been with the same insurance company for 5 years and never had a claim and likely won’t make a claim unless I sustain a large amount of damage somewhere.