Ten acres in Texas with a mobile home to start is a smart way to get your foot in the door while planning for your dream home. 

Society and demographics favor smaller units since marriage and child bearing are being delayed.  

Good luck, you are a busy man with school, family and baseball.Likely your best bet is house hacking (if your partner and child are willing to share housing). 

Getting the foot in the door with a primary residence is a great way to start.

I ended up updating the lease to say that thermostat placement is at the landlord's discretion, ensuring it’s in a spot where the temperature reading is accurate and not affected by drafts or constant foot traffic.

I'd add a late fee to the lease renewal, but if they are struggling to pay rent now, when the baby comes, they will be down one income for a bit and then have child care, so will likely have more problems. 

i'm expanding my buy and hold strategy now to get my foot wet on trying rehab, and would like to work with reliable wholesalers who can provide the source. 

Engineer didn't note if there were frost free footings.  

While metrics like square footage or price per square foot matter, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall location are often more critical for attracting tenants.Engaging a property manager early on can save you from costly mistakes and help you invest in properties that perform well in the rental market.

I'm seeking opinions and examples of per-square-foot costs for constructing new multi-family developments in NYC.