The initial plan is a 1200 sf build out with plans to expand back away from the cliff later as finances and interest rates are more favorable.

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Looking forward to building a better financial future.

The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.

I am currently employed as a project engineer working for a GC that builds multi-family projects.

Would anyone have a template or example of what they made that they could send me to build mine off of?

Yes we ask towards the top of the market, but I anticipate my holding times (which are in line as the short supply in my area is able to work for me) and build that in. 

Those that choose and can rebuild, will most likely not build back to the extent or scale due to feasibility or costs or unanticipated new zoning, infrastructure, insurance and legal variables.

Personally, I’ve been looking for ways to align creativity with the numbers, whether that’s finding undervalued properties, building relationships with local agents, or pivoting to new strategies.

The current tenant was already in place when I purchased the building, and their lease is set to expire in a few months.