Based on the storms we have had those two months I have already saved over $1300 in salting fees.

Granted this was on plots of land I didn't pay for, and that are already connected to the city's water and sewer, so there's a lot of savings there, but I'm hoping if it turns out to be this good of a deal I can still scoop up land and keep going

If you're not using Hard Money and the property won't qualify for conventional financing, then you'd probably need to locate private money or if you have friends with IRAs, they can be self-directed to invest in real estate.

Suggest you pester them with questions to learn the eviction process, so you can save money in the future.

If saving 20% and building direct is worth it to you I'd recommend it.

However to save money when she had the house built, she left the basement unfinished--it is just studs, insulation, and windows/doors, plus plumbing in the foundation.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Choosing an STR-friendly area can save you significant hassle and protect your investment in the long run.

If the partner wants to get a bigger cut on future deals, they can save their money and buy into a larger percentage on the next deal.

If you plan on moving do something else in the meantime and build up income/savings