Or have another option to deaden the noise? 

Out of state investing could be a great option when living in marketplaces like you are in (OC).

Insurance costs are also a bit different, but at the end of the day, the home was a better option.

But given my goals I started thinking maybe my city may not be the best option for the type of properties I am targeting.

Another option, if you sell is to House Hack.

However, if it is convenient for you, you have the option to open a joint account as well.

You might have several different loan options available to you depending on your needs (acquisition + rehab).

With so many options on funding it’s so hard to choose as a first time flipper.

What options are other community owners finding right now?

By the time they finish building it anyways the property values will have likely doubled at the rate we are going down here... and a new vacation home is never a bad thing lolIf you are an investor and you buy a Miami condo, you normally have two options: sell it upon delivery and never use it, or rent it long term and never get to use it yourself.