To reach the structure, termites build visible dirt tunnels from the soil up.

I would also look at the joists and structure.

Many investors use cash for the rehab portion and either cash or traditional financing for the purchase, because high refinance or closing costs can eat into returns if the deal isn’t structured carefully.

By deep diving into areas that have longer days on market you will find more sellers that will consider structured financing.  

It’s structured, step-by-step guidance from people actively doing deals.

Also, connecting with experienced investors through meetups, forums, or local networking groups can give you insight into deal sourcing, raising capital, and structuring partnerships.

If you ever want a second set of eyes on deal structure or financing options, I am always open to sharing insight and helping investors think through scenarios.

If so, how are you structuring pricing and expectations?

Single-family and commercial investing are very different: single-family homes are usually more approachable and influenced by comparable sales, while commercial deals are driven more by income and deal structure. 

From a turnkey developer perspective, I think new construction in 2026 is still a strong play — but only when the numbers are structured correctly going in.We’re seeing three main trends in SW Florida right now:1️⃣ Build costs have stabilizedMaterial volatility isn’t what it was in 2021–2022.