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@Lance Turner recommend designing what you ultimately want it to be and then work backwards to create reasonable Phases to get it there.How much will insurance cost for all the different uses?

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The other group making good money have a business designed to get some portion of YOUR money.

I figure if I can get really good at helping people design shared home plans, then maybe I can create a business around it.There’s no pressure or obligation here—this is just an opportunity for me to learn and help. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment in Devils Elbow. 5680 Sqft Design and build in 8 months What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

Conventional mortgages are designed for individuals to purchase homes, not for businesses.

I bought my first duplex in Milwaukee 15 years ago, brand new investor, working in corporate, just read RichDad and attended one of their seminars.

As opposed to a brand name insurance company that likely will only have 1 option.