I’ve worked for some group home providers where they employ a maintenance worker who handles some of these issues (usually if the have multiple homes in a specific geographic location) and I’ve worked for homes where the handiest employee fixes things and that option doesn’t always have the best outcomes.

However, you have to invest in specific communities where they are encouraging development.

Many cost segregation study professionals will offer you a free quote on the cost of the cost seg study specific to your property as well as the potential tax savings.HOW LONG DOES A COST SEGREGATION STUDY TAKE?

Most Brokers on this site work very specific markets.

Some were purchased specifically to be MTRs & others were conversions when it made sense.  

I was planning on building the home in the traditional stick built style in my budget but am wondering if doing prefab may save some money/have other benefits.

Profitable months cover non-profitable months, so budget and expect it.

With your budget, you could potentially house hack or grab two smaller properties to diversify your investments. 

Instead:401(k) loans: They’re low-interest, and you’re paying yourself back.Roth rollovers If you can afford the taxes now, this gives future flexibility.Creative financing: I’ve seen clients leverage partnerships or seller financing to limit retirement fund withdrawals.One thing to consider: real estate markets today are vastly different from a decade ago.. so opportunities may require extra creativity.Have you looked into specific deals yet?

Are there areas of specific interest?