Next door to family.

In this way it was not taxable to me.  

We have yet to get to get contacted by the appraiser. 

Hey Shawn, I'd love to connect.

Or should I grab plans from a local builder and work with their architect to modify the plans to more of my style?

Some landlords include utilities in the rent, while others may pass them on to tenants.

The vast majority of your wealth gain in real estate will be by holding properties long term and the appreciation/principal paydown will slowly but surely help you become wealthy.For 90% plus of people out there who are looking to start, house hacking is the best way to go.

Its a great way to get yourself into the RE investing game.

I have couple of lists but not sure which one to start with. 

Therefore, the owner had to go all the way through the courts for an eviction.