Going to repost and remove what they called Self Promotion:Ok, several things to consider but buying the rate down is NOT a way to earn more money for your lender.

We plan to rebuild, but our neighbors are aging and do not wish to go through a rebuild.  

So you'll get another year or 18 months to plan for the tax before having to pay it.

One metric they provide is new construction sales, which I can use to calculate % of total sales and see whether that value is trending up or down.My question is, in general is a market more or less desirable if there are a lot of new builds hitting the area? 

A business model that has always made sense to me is teaching people how to find good deals and have them bring them to me for more critical evaluation and execution where I invest my capital beside yours.

My goal is to build a sustainable rental portfolio that provides great housing for tenants and solid financial returns.I’m looking for advice, insights, and connections from experienced investors or local professionals.

There is a great group of members on here to connect with.

My other investments focus on the mid-term rental space, and I’m drawn to Jacksonville to stay near hospitals and schools, which are essential for my target demographic.I’d love insights on the strength of the current market here, any projected trends, and tips for making a solid investment in this location.

Put the work in to get it cleared then sold it to investor who bought property to hold it.

Is anyone there at this time of the year who wants to connect?