To be successful in Miami, you would need to have some serious capital to compete with the groundswell of experienced investors and developers.

@Frankie Paterno In most places you will likely find that your $1.2MM will go much further with existing built as opposed to developing.

I do expect greater development of condos and townhomes and higher density single family communities. - Acreage will continue to be a very hot commodity.

Most people that have been in school as long a you have develop high standards for themselves and others. 

I will keep you posted on any future developments.”

This can help you gain experience and start to network and develop a team of people who can help you invest in future deals.  

Much like by the end of this decade, I will take those same steps to become even less involved with work and have more times with my kids who will be really developing and that will be my focus.The difference once I made money, and was able to make it make money for me I de-risked by eliminating leverage.

The truly tragic natural disasters in California, North Carolina, Florida and others of the past six months are evidence that no location is truly 'climate safe,' however there are geographical areas that can expect less weather extremes and lower costs of living, developing, insuring and seemingly...surviving. 

I’ve been considering working for as a acquisition manager for a  wholesaling company, as I believe it would help me develop skills in property analysis and enhance my sales abilities.

Focus on factors like what is driving cities to grow both in population and economics.