I’ve been reading books and dabbling in the stock market and things of that nature.

HOA and insurance costs as low as possible.Can you suggest a few good cities in the FL with lower vacancy rates and close to nature/activities?

Due to the nature of a fund model, the projections we shared with our investors, changes in the post-pandemic market, and the fact that a significant portion of the returns to our shareholders are realized as the facilities become stabilized and begin to churn out cash, high cash-on-cash returns during the first year of this fund – designed to acquire troubled, turn around assets – did not result.

The buyer must have 20% to 30% "skin in the game." 

The many bad advice on this platform are mostly in part attributed to "AI" making everyone look smart but the few true ones like you would greatly benefit from a natural conversational interface tool that refers people to you for your quality advice.I remain a cautious, optimistic skeptic but open to embracing what the future holds.

and you can find an almost unlimited variation on risk ( from low to high leverage, both floating and fixed rate debt, from no to high skin in the game, etc).

Issues arise during construction, many of which are minor in nature but those with local knowledge and expertise are better positioned to understand this keep your projects moving towards the finish line. 

You have no skin in the game! 

Most leases you can purchase are generic in nature and do not equip you with very helpful tools to manage your property in the most effective and efficient manner, lowering costs, reducing liabilities, creating revenue centers, etc. 

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.