But those will be >$500k and not sure if it would fit your model (although not sure I know the approach you are looking to take...are you looking to buy & hold, house hack, flip, wholesale?)

Before I could afford BP Pro, I made my own spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

ALL in excellent shape .  

However, right now, I am personally finding it harder to find deals that fit into my criteria.

It’s an excellent place to start, and can answer many of your questions.

And this is excellent information.

So, we're talking about a deal like this: Investor purchases the lot from me in cash (which would have to be surveyed and split).We hire a builder to build a home that fits in the neighborhood.We sell it. 

Wholesaling doesn't fit my personality style, but considering youre in Mobile, look up Jared Irby. 

You have an excellent strategy.As long as your first intention is for that property to be your primary, you are in the clear.

And of course, figuring out what you in particular are interested in doing because it fits your personality, not because someone else said it might be good.