These are all best execution for a well qualified sponsor.

Public utility taps (public water and sewer taps) or on-site utilities (well water and septic system).

There are also markets in Indiana that are doing well from an investment standpoint.I live in Florida, and am bullish on the state, but with insurance uncertainty, prices still too high in most cities, I like the markets you asked about more.

We are looking at AL, TN or FL as potential first time investment properties and so far this company looks the best and the numbers they sent seem great as well, but I would some more insight if anyone has any. 

Explained the situation and he said it may be a challenge to get another conventional loan (investment loan is being considered as well but; Family loan = plan A, bank loan = plan B).We want to keep the property we live in now (since Oct 2023) and rent it out when we leave.

Hi Kevin, I'm well-versed in the pre-construction market but also do existing inventory, it just depends on what the buyers are looking for.

This is often viewed as a "gift" so lenders place limits on the amount that can be "gifted" as well as the manner that these funds can be transferred to you. 

I'm gonna create an LLC when I get ready to buy my next property as well :)

If not there might be less risky investments for you100% Auctions are not the way to get started, it will no end well,  

Hoping to gain insightful information as well as share some of my own!