The Fed only influences mortgage rates, which are generally tracks the 10yr. 

Lean into utilizing your work place connections and circle of influence for your first deals.

Most people new to real estate are influenced by YouTube videos, guru seminars, podcasts, workshops, or real estate how to books.  

UNSUBSCRIBE to your favorite Youtue influencer.

Only some people trade, but the value of the 'stock' does not have any actual influence on your income, which will be sent to your account within 2 days.If you set a price of $ 10, then the 'purchaser' pays $ 10 and you get $ 10.00, minus processing fees,which are 1% + $ 0.15.

If you are investing with your self directed IRA it needs to be in a passive investment that you do not influence. 

Don't let that influence you.

This could be any of multiple issues, including transparency (did the president disclose his position), conflict of interest (does the Board of the bank know the implications of his purchase/ownership of this REO asset), collusion (did the president somehow influence or otherwise impact the presentation of your offer for his/her benefit), or abuse of insider information.

I think the biggest influence on costs is the fixtures and finishes.

Whether you decide on LTR, MTR, or STR, will drastically influence where in Florida you look and what the numbers can be.