I'd say some things to focus on renovations $$$ are the kitchen, living area, bathroom, design, and photos. 

Zoning change and a lot of design an lobbying.

Regarding gaming as a major, does that mean designing/producing games?

To get a better idea of what your ideal build would cost, find a build you like on HAR and present that to a builder so they can see the pics (finishes/design etc) and with that particular square footage they can give you an idea of what it will cost.

Designed to prevent the ground from shifting.

Hey Eric - I would do this as 1) gift funds and you are the sole owner or 2) make an LLC with the two of you and put them as a 24% owner so they will not have to sign onto the loan.

We designed some, furnished and manage them.

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- Current income- Hope of price appreciation- Vacation home to go to- Future retirement home- Store of value/hedge against inflation- Generational gift to the family- Alternative to traditional retirement investmentsI'll go first. 

This is basically the exact scenario that DSCR loans are designed for.