We have beautiful white, sugar sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.  

Investors will be able to give you insight on that too to a degree, and can verify how good off-market deals are too (which is a great way to find cashflowing properties and have instant equity upon purchase).

I'm 28, I have 10yrs of construction experience along with a Construction management degree. 

If you're not on title, you're risking a first degree misdemeanor or fifth degree felony.  

In addition, doing SOME of the work yourself will help you know, to some degree, what things should cost...and what you don't want to do yourself, even if technically you can (laying laminate, mudding drywall, etc, etc)...Even if you don't do the work you should at least "watch the work." if you can. 

The garage doors need to be replacedThe garage door was built on a 90 degree angle, basically with two side-sliding doors that both need to be manually pulled back to enter the garage.

Additionally school does not guarantee anything.There are many trades out there that will pay as much or more than a degree will offer and have the potential to make you wealthy simply by starting your own business.The path to a healthy income is hard work.

It was the first hot day here in Maine 90 degrees and I had spent most of it driving back and fourth in a car while my co-workers posted pics of them at the beach and having drinks. 

First off, I have a four year degree in business.

So if you received an engineering degree and you are now working full-time as an engineer, you should be able to get financing now.