Follow economic trends and determine which areas have the best opportunity for economic development and prosperity.At the end of the day, you're looking for investments with the highest returns. 

At the end of the day; you need more money to do something like this.MAX LTV on new builds is 80% LTC, Meaning if the build is $550,000 and Land is XAdd ($550,000 + x ) * .8 = LOAN AMOUNTYou would need to come in with MINIMUM 20% of the cost in addition to closing costs and reserves, $80,000 is not going to cut it for this project.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Hi KyleThe way most real estate for sale is priced these days there’s little to no cash flow after debt service with 25% down - borrowing a down payment would put the investor in a negative monthly position. 

Give her 30 days notice now, keep her security deposit, and send her a additional bill for damages to the unit in lieu of taking her to court for the damages.  

At the end of the day, whether small or large deals it always comes down to relationships.

Durations of 31+ days aren't subject to those rules, so that might be worth considering.

Meanwhile, staying put and letting your equity grow naturally might be the simpler, less risky option for now.At the end of the day, this comes down to your cash flow.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

It is debt you are obligating yourself to and lenders and the federal government think of it that way.Missing a payment doesn't mess up your credit, but it does mess up your day when you get sued or prosecuted.