Investors buying land to HOLD for either speculation or future development can just wait until the wholesaler’s contract with the seller expires and eliminate the wholesaler “markup”.  

Both strategies—flipping and long-term holds—can lead to financial freedom, but the key is to be realistic, patient, and adaptable.

For example: We provide tax preparation and advisory services to people who invest in commercial (including multifamily) real estate, and high w2 earners investing in short-term rentals.

They get hail storms there.No cap ex or anticipated cap ex.Rent is slightly lower than market because I have long-term, excellent tenants.The Dallas area is still growing, so selling is probably something I'd regret.Been renting the house since 2011, when I bought it. 

He owned a duplex, and one of the long-term tenants had built a small deck out back without permission.

Our construction and holding costs were about 196k each. 

In short, I can afford the additional $1100/mo cost of a second house, even until I rent it out.I have around $35K in HYSA and emergency funds that I could use for a down payment, but that's less than 20% which would be required for a conventional loan, assuming full purchase price.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

I also do not stop marketing unit including open houses until i have a holding deposit.