From googling, it would appear I need to hire a professional.

Is it as simple as getting the site designed and engineered for the footprint, cleared and graded (all of which I am comfortable with), and then hiring a GC to build the building?

As inflation drives rent growth, properties in stable markets like the Midwest can continue to deliver returns even in higher-rate environments.Market Conditions Favor Real Estate RecoveryThe commercial real estate (CRE) market has faced significant challenges in recent years, but signs point to a recovery:Bottom of the Market Cycle: CRE appears to have reached its low point in late 2024, with 2025 marking the start of a slow recovery phase.Limited New Supply: High interest rates have curtailed new construction, which should drive rent growth in the coming years.Policy Changes on the Horizon: There is growing discussion about potential policy shifts under the new administration, including a return of 100% bonus depreciation and lower interest rates.

Website: https://furnishedflatsfm.com/ What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Now less than a year later, the property is being sold as a duplex and everything on the city and county’s website said duplex.

Do you have any advice on particular sites to look into to find tenants like this needing placement?

That is the reality of these properties and why they are rarely sustainable even if they appear to be cash flowing.- It costs me me less to turn over my 1500 SF units that rent for $3k/m then it does the same size section 8 unit because the property is cared for better and experiences less  wear and tear while fixed costs like cleaning and painting are easier to absorb. 

Assets identified in this study include:Recreational Facilities: pool and pool deckSite Utilities and Infrastructure: Utility connections, signage and site lightingLand Improvements: Sidewalks, landscaping, fences, parking spaces62.28% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 27.5-year class life.

On public websites, I see some options to acquire a duplex in central Los Angeles under $550K which would require at least another $50K of work if I do not outsource most of the labor.

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