Happy to answer any questions and always open to any advice local experts are willing to share.  

Quote from @Michael Challenger: I would connect with local people at meetups, that might give you some contacts for private money.

Is there a local developer/builder who might be interested in the whole package?

Need more information about local comps, the condition, and state of the market.

The issue is the laws should not allow this.https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/new-...Adding a single small unit is expensive residential development.  

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

However, if the owner lives in Cuyahoga County or a contiguous county, the owner may be listed as the local agent in charge.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

I am a local Realtor in Indianapolis, IN (which is landlord friendly) and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.