October 2023 our builder gave us a ridiculous construction estimate so we pulled the plug (basically all the trade work was as expensive for a 1 bedroom as our 4 bed we built in 2021). 

The property is a double lot and 3 bed 3 bath, but my thinking is it is rare to have the chance to own 3 lots in a Downtown area that is quickly being converted into townhome and higher density living.

I’m have my first house built in Portsmouth VA and will be renting out two of rooms in a 3 bed  3.5 bath townhome. 

The rates go up dramatically with a 3 bed and the cost of construction impact is much smaller than building two cabins.  

I’ll start by saying I’ve heard doing this is a death sentence for resale but has anyone built a 1 bed 1 bath home and had any luck selling it?

The ceilings in the basement are a hair over 7' (full size door fits), and trying to understand whether to duplex down my first floor unit and go from 3/1 to 4/2 bed/bath legally. 

How much concern should I have about the bed bug and dog situation?

I tried to use nerd wallet but their estimate is vague and you cannot put in purchase price/bed/bath information.

These are single family homes that are worth anywhere from $500k-$1.25M, rented on a long term basis to renters that are paying a lot of money so there is a standard of care that I'm expecting for myself and renters-- over what I would expect from a 1 bed / 1 bath renting for $750/month (no dig to anyone who owns these, in fact I wish I had more of these). 

I’m have my first house built in Portsmouth VA and will be renting out two of rooms in a 3 bed 3.5 bath townhome.