New builds-broke even in the '08 market on two spec homes, built my own home from the ground up twelve years ago(400k in equity). 

I found 50 acres off market near a few popular state parks in Ohio. 

Also, zoning and market trends matter a lot more than in residential, so it’s worth getting familiar with Tampa’s landscape.

Studying the local market makes a lot of sense.

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@Caryn Fischer You can sell your house to your child below fair market value (FMV), but the difference is treated as a gift.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

I'm a local realtor and investor, so I’d love to help you find the right property and navigate the market.

The ones that build out great companies build the skills, then they teach the skills to people to set calls for them, go to appointments for them and they continue to build out their company as a marketing/sales operation that is more fluid to create more revenue. 

Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.