Resources for small residential development?

[Evan C.]

I'm searching for what you might call "entry level" resources on building small homes to hold as rentals. I've been looking into this given the chronic housing shortages and tight investment options in many markets.

Any good books or other resources out there?

[Payton Chung]

A local foundation in Chattanooga published this handbook recently to encourage people to start small infill development there. Much of the focus is on 2-4 unit owner-occupied buildings, which can be financed with conforming residential mortgages rather than commercial mortgages. There's a lot in it that's applicable to other markets, though of course rents/costs and availability of appropriate land will vary.

https://9ff107f5-7cf0-429d-86ae-2d8b78844597.filesusr.com/ugd/036083_5f8e28d6b30b4e6ea946ee0b4ea70fab.pdf