Starting a new high-end residential spec project. 

As the broker repping the selling, I always caution sellers on offers with high price and low EM.

You are only looking for a 6% return...you can almost hit that with current High Yield Savings accounts or CD's. 

High interest rates and high housing prices don't scream "BUY" to us.  

HELOCs and HELOANs do exist for rental, but with prime so high and secondary tier of LLPAs associated with these programs you’ll be above 10-11% all day.

I've shifted my focus from textbooks to spending quality time with my dad, who hasn't been feeling well lately, and I'm aiming to build up some savings through investments.Now, I don't have a car, but I have a friend who works nights and has kindly offered to give me rides anywhere between 3am and 4pm.

This affordability can make it an attractive location for renters, particularly for those seeking a balance between quality of life and cost. 

@Todd Knudson high yield savings account.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

If one is a CAT 5 and hits lower Florida at high tide with 20ft+ storm surge goes into the Gulf restrenghthens and hits somewhere from Florida to Texas again at high tide with a Katrina size storm surge of 28ft it is an issue.