I like duplexes because they tend to cash-flow better on average. 

Specifically, I’m looking for insights on cost projections, especially whether the cost per square foot tends to decrease with larger projects, and what budget I should allocate to ensure this development is profitable.Guidance from someone with experience in similar projects would be invaluable

For most people starting out they tend to underestimate the time and cost of the project. 

Don't like the rent in Malibu, there are much cheaper units in Frozen Nuts, Nebraska.

The comps on this one was around 90k but tended to be towards the nicer end of the area.  

If you are having electrical work done, you tend to get better pricing for a larger job so adding on this work is more economical at that time. 6.

Sounds like you may have utilities that tend to come with easements. 

This is nuts.

I tend to agree that often it doesn't make sense to hold an already tax-advantaged asset class within a retirement account, however I wouldn't call it stupid.What makes sense is going to depend on the person's facts, circumstances, and goals.

Hi all, I've been a member for a while but I have not been able to focus on real estate investing as I've had to tend to my other 2 businesses the last few years.