It seems to me you will be able to sustain the trials and will only come out stronger.

If Florida is anything similar to its northern neighbor (Georgia), you can probably build for as low as $60/sf if you're your own GC, if you don't have to spend a fortune on utility hook-ups and if permit costs are relatively low.We build with mid-level finishes in the low-$60s/sf in Atlanta...

It's really hard to get an idea of cost without someone actually going out to bid the job (not knowing the size, location, grading for the lot, whether you need to add curb cuts to enter this new garage from the street or if it's from the alley, routing utilities, etc).  

I am in my mid-twenties and plan to utilize my knowledge in the construction and real estate industries to invest in real estate privately.

My name is LeRoy Kerr I am a supervisor for a underground utilities contractor.

I have heard that your best chance of sustaining yourself full-time is exceeding 10 properties.

We have a HUD house under contract and are in a 10 day inspection period and called to have utilities turned on for the inspector.

@Ryan DonohueThat template could be great for utilizing tax records and the appraisal district's website.I'd like to explore what excel can do for me with databases as well.

If your assumptions are based on how fast real estate values have been going up the last couple years, I would caution you that I do not think the current growth trajectory is sustainable.

In Exchange for allowing us access to these funds:My wife and I will continue to rent out the home and cover all utilities and the mortgage.