Ask and yee shall receive @Stephanie Deppe Unless your swinging a 9 figure bat, or have ridiculous expectations, deal-flow is a non-issue.  

Lenders view that more cleanly than a retail contractor loan.Pay cash if you can swing it — then it’s just a capital improvement that boosts the property value, no monthly hit to your DTI.If selling soon: a new metal roof is a great selling point.

Building costs swing wildly depending on where you are and how custom the build is, but here’s a quick reality check from what I’ve seen lately:Basic spec or builder-grade new construction: around $225–$275 per square foot.Mid-range custom or semi-custom: more like $300–$375 per foot.High-end custom homes (especially with slope, trees, or tight access) can hit $400–$500+ per foot real fast.A lot of folks forget how much the site adds — clearing, grading, utilities, septic, driveway… those things alone can tack on $50–$100k before you even pour a slab.As for permitting, brace yourself.

The other problem is you need top properties to make it work, ocean front, TPC golf course.  

Swing by local meetups like the DuPage County one on August 20, 2025, or the Chicago REALTORS® Open House on August 6.

In a last ditch effort to try and save a property a DST can be converted to a "swinging" LLC.

Trash is collected by the HOA 7 days a week, etc.Most of the resorts have a big clubhouse amenity area with giant pools, waterslides, mini golf, splash pads, movie theater, etc. 

That’s fine if you can gross $3,500–$4,000/month consistently… but STR income can swing hard, especially in smaller towns like Bonne Terre/Farmington.2.

In New England, with the freeze-thaw cycles and humidity swings, any moisture issues in a crawl space can spook inspectors and buyers fast.3.

Drago, when the market cools while you are holding a flip, the smartest move is usually to adjust early rather than wait and hope things swing back quickly.