We recently flipped a duplex in San Clemente and I used my HELOC since it was only a relatively quick time period.

@Blake Clement - first of all, congratulations on a successful first investment property!

Hey Jonah,I'm right next door to you in San Clemente. 

For some reason it didn't include the property links let me try to add them here: Land listings::San Clemente https://us.prospects.com/prospects/m.do?

@Ross SibIt appears that the deal you're currently exploring is starting to cut it close after updating your numbers.To answer your question: It would depend upon the city you're looking to build in, as well as the style & finishes ( San Clemente for instance, requires a Spanish Colonial build-out for all buildings), but I can connect you with a few architects & developers down here during the week if you'd like to explore your options and get an estimated price range.

Currently we are building spec homes in both San Clemente and Capistrano Beach, and starting on a 2 unit spec residential condo project in San Clemente. 

Hey @Drew Clements I was self employed when I started on my last round of investing, I had my own law office. 

I currently reside in San Clemente so pretty close to where you use to live an where you now reside!

I used Mike Clements before my last purchase by UTA and was very please.

Here's a sampling:Huntington Beach, CA (SURF CITY)San Clemente, CA - Short sale!