Not essential but I've used it for other things and it's really cool when you are building out a new process, design, or work flow with your team as well.  

Stores like Home Depot or Ace will have products specifically designed for removing difficult adhesives, but you can also DIY with household products.

(Noticed I didn't include architects in that list - from my experience most architects are great at building design but shouldn't try to do land planning.)If you have never done any development like this before than it would make sense to partner with someone who has (or flip it entirely) once you have a site plan of the property's potential.

Non-profit or not, it will be UW as a business...the non-profit designation doesn't eliminate the lending review, just makes the proceeds non-taxable in order to be put to charitable use.

I’m not trying to rain on anything here but the reality is that measuring Btus delivered to individual units via airflow is by its very nature imprecise - if you want to know why, read on...The size and length of the ductwork is but one factor ( of many) that will yield energy losses while that warm air is being moved to your units.

With my w2 job, the agreement we sign to work outside the office specifies that we will work at a designated specific approved location (our home).

However, the percentage varies based on factors like location, property age, condition, and expenses such as taxes, insurance, and interest rates.

This is the entry point I’d recommend with high CoC returns and includes your downpayment (20-25% down), closing costs and the furnishing/design budget.  

We completed the work 2 weeks before our baby was born so we took a 4 week hiatus to rest and have the baby.Then I dove into the design, planning, and permitting for the basement.I visited the local Permit office in Alexandria and basically said, "Hi, I'm a new homeowner and I'm an idiot when it comes to permitting.

Quote from @Luis Pereiro: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: what position that's an important factor.. bare land notes generally sell for a 20 to 30% yield.