But there is sooooo much new construction and opportunities to do a ground-up build (and easy+cheap construction money from local banks).

Unless you are there or know how to get the good deals, have a crew or someone you really trust to supervise the rehab the costs are significantly higher than what the people with boots on the ground pay. 

However, for warm climates, Jacksonville, Fl would be on my list for consideration (I've got properties there already - and there is still a lot of on the ground opportunities) or Asheville, NC for its culture and beauty.  

I may be moving to the area this summer and would be looking mainly to get involved in buy-and-hold, vacant land, and eventually a flip or two if the time and market is right.Any information from someone on the ground in that area would be much appreciated!

Any of the "dust" in the air from spraying the walls will generally dry before hitting the ground, and can just be vacuumed up.

my first floor is all drywalled now in my reno, ground up rebuild.

I've been at it for the last month, with 5 more months of reading before I get feet on the ground in Edmonton again. 

I'm looking for boots on the ground because there are certain things you can only tell, see, and feel from experiencing the change or lack there of that is happening.

point.if you want to be very successful at this answer the phone if you want to lose lead after lead set it up the way you do it.the hang up might have had 50 homes to sell.this is just so simple its stupid.. who is your demographic.. how many 20 to 30 YO's who are all switched on to google ( I did not even understand what you were talking about google this or that) own real estate with big equity.. simple question who owns real estate with big equity Generally speaking or say 97% of the time.I bought timber ground in Oregon for over a decade from private land owners and Jessica is exactly my target..

Is the ground outside damp?