I think there are two maybe 3 ways to look at this in my mind.  1) you go into it and bring it all up to modern standards but using that old charm to basically take what is there bring it up to modern standards and rent it out essentially I'm thinking cocktail bar or something trendy like that.2) most banks are on really good centrally located real estate if this is true, then I'd consider it for the dirt, plan to scrape the lot and go vertical with whatever the highest and best use is.3) a kind of combo of the two, if the lot is in a good location and its doable, pull the vaults or other "character pieces" out of the building, scrape the lot, and build whatever is best suited for the site there, but incorporate those historical pieces into the final designs.Is the site near a major retail area? 

Having each service separate can often result in delays, inefficiencies and more work for you as the owner.

The goal is to change careers to something that allows me to decide my hours (in the process of now), become a landlord, and finally spend more time with my kids and family. 

I'm trying to confirm the final replacement property identification deadline because the IRS issued a Disaster Notice that may extend my 45 day deadline.My qualified intermediary says they will not confirm the IRS notice applies or whether the 45 day date they gave me is overridden by the notice.

I finally told this tenant to please refrain from texting or calling about things that weren’t maintenance issues or issues with their unit.

Presidential election results never had much impact on the housing market.

The first move is the strongest precedent of the end-result.

Could you share some tips on how to find the builders or is there any platform that I can use to reach out to multiple builders to get quote once the architectural drawings are finalized?

I have been listening to the podcasts and reading some of the books and am excited to finally feel comfortable enough in my vision to post here. 

Overall it did take a bit more cash than we wanted, but we are very happy with the result and may consider selling in a few years once rates cooperate with higher purchase prices.