I have been speaking with the county and a local developer (they are my consultant on this project) regarding the soft costs of the land development/preparing the site. 

The idea is for you to develop your team, solid set of relationships and maintain discipline (critical, even though it's very hard to do IRL).

I have prospective tenant who has signed a lease but hasn't sent deposit yet. 

Find some people who run yard sales and purchase estate items that you can bring in.If someone has been thinking about selling, but are overwhelmed at the prospect of fixing the house to put it on the market, your letter could just do the trick if you let them know what you will do for them.

Galvanized in the ground will eventually develop rust holes.

You will develop fans.

Long story, short: I developed a seemingly untreatable eye disease that precluded me from looking at any screens for the past 3 years. 

I have two questions: 1) I am thinking of buying a second-home in Florida that has yet to be built direct from the developer.

We had the founder of Waukeshaw Development (they have developments in Petersburg, Bedford, Blackstone, etc) come speak to our class and he spoke specifically about Emporia and South Boston being difficult to invest in because of the demand and economy. 

Howdy All, I have motivated sellers looking for buyers in military communities. Properties are older ranging from $20K-$50K and needing about $30K-$50K in repairs. Rents of properties that are updated range from $1,20...