Plus Sec. 179 still exists as well for an accelerated depreciation vehicle for smaller taxpayers.

One has 3,000 and the other has 17,000 vehicle traffic.  

That would give you an idea, but an agent will be a more precise ARV with real comps and also can recommend you the areas.Metroplex is big so also check that the realtor is experienced in the market area that you are looking for.

Shoot, even just witnessing what an expensive vehicle can do to your net worth every month is worth the exercise. 

Many of these homes are now built with 2x6 walls, not to mention great precision.

Here in South FL, garages are very rarely used to park vehicles.

Would love to get seasoned investors' advice on how they would solve this investment/tax challenge: I am about to transfer 300k from a retirement vehicle so that I can use the money to retire early.

Often a line of credit is not the best vehicle as nose bleed rates that non-owner occupied LOC command. 

You will pay an absolute premium for new construction, just as when you buy a brand new vehicle.

Required by Law, a Title I have for my Vehicle along with Automobile Insurance.