Now my investor network as expanded and the best split I have experienced was 65/35 in my favor but I invested 40% of the cash and created over a million in imputed equity before any investor dollar was raised allowing me to originate a bank loan at 87% LTC.

The voters in Red States would never allow a national rent control.

Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.

For Americans using their housing allowances, there’s a unique opportunity to acquire properties that generate strong yields without relying on appreciation alone.2.

We are in the top 10 fastest growing big cities right now, so families and singles are constantly flying in to check out the area.Raleigh allows short term rentals if you apply for a license.

I would upgrade properties every 12-15 months as allowed by low down payment loans if my significant other wasn’t risk adverse and opposed to moving.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

The rent from the other units will allow your to purchase a more expensive property than you could on your own, which could help you build the value of your portfolio (and equity) faster. 

Would cash-flow very little.Obviously, a combination of the above is possible (pre-sell all but a few units, nullifying the profits, and therefore taxation).My feeling is that the first option would allow me to use profits to build something bigger (e.g., acquire another plot). 

I like both, but real estate allows you to control your investments much more personally.