Thanks again for helping me get the juices flowing here!

We should break ground in about 3-4 weeks so I’m looking forward to seeing some fruits from my labor.

Your lender didn't want to do a small loan as the juice is not worth the work of the squeeze.

Having a small taste of the fruits from your hard work and sacrifice will turn you into a success addict and accomplishing your goals will become your crack. 

Essentially meaning that any time of work you put in, be it in lead generation, submitting offers, etc, you won't see the fruits of those labors until about 90 days out.

You need to be hyper local - I'd go to brokerages and hand out sweets (or fruit!)

I work heavily with investors and honestly, 70% never buy and do waste our time, however that is the nature of being an agent..doing what others won't because most of the 18,000+ licensed agents (just in Central FL.) are looking for the low hanging fruit and right now, there is plenty of that. 

You might be able to find better but squeeze might not be worth the juice.

I think the lowest hanging fruit would be the popcorn ceilings. 

I definitely believe your work ethic will translate over and start to bear continual fruit for you.