Sounds like a great sales product for that coach but not a great wealth building product for you.I'd be wary of these "student army coaches". 

As it gets paid down I build equity.

I'm looking for land/teardowns in Miami and surrounding neighborhoods to build new construction properties. 

It takes 6-8 months just to get a building permit. 

I want to build more confidence in bigger projects: flooring, tile, electricity, etc.

Appreciation is just the cherry on top.The last few years Toledo somewhat caught up with appreciation but I believe we are capped now.It's a slow moving market and always behind the rest of the country.There is just not enough demand/infrastructure growth like in other markets to support continued appreciation.Historical data shows the Toledo market appreciating at the pace of inflation which is nothing to brag about hehe.IMO, it's a cashflow play and you should consider building a larger portfolio because it will be safer.Owning 1-2 properties can be a "hit and a miss" and really not the providers or PM's fault.There is a high likelihood of turnover so it's important to build a larger portfolio.If you experience "drama" on 1 or 2 properties, the other 4-5 are performing and can subsidize any losses incurred on the few that temporarily aren't performing.Wishing you much success

@Zach Lemaster I am a new investor and interested in new builds in FL.

Owning several apartment buildings with a minimum of 25 to 30 units each.

I am looking for cash flow positive storage building in Texas, off a major highway, with value add potential, preferably in North Texas (Sherman/Denton/McKinney), Central Texas (Waco/Austin/San Antonio), West Texas (Odessa), or greater Houston area.  

Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships.