This step would include understanding City zoning & platting, locating utilities, researching City codes for development requirements (big ones include detention), etc. 

Which specific cities are these new builds ?

Typically you can get a window egress installed for $3k-5k.Not aware of a Metro Detroit city that will allow the conversion of a SFR to 2-4 units in an R1 zoned area.- You can improve your search by only looking in R2+ zoned areas.- Will still be challenging to acquire a SFR at a low enough price to justify the cost of any conversion.Regarding Michigan property taxes, we have a one-page explanation document we'll share if you DM us. - The challenge in Detroit is that the city is "deliberately" keeping SEVs low to not scare investors away over property tax increases.

Its as dead as that You can get that in the hoods of most midwestern cities.

It's Morning in Nashville, what a great time to witness this city growing up.

My local city could offer to lower my taxes if I offer to lower my rent dollar for dollar in lower income areas and I would.  

Thus, I am interested in suburban space near major cities, not the downtown inventory that is trading for pennies on the dollar, but often involve massive office complexes that will have huge holding costs until they get leased up. 

I also know everyone in Kansas City doing this and I have heard over 50 success stories.

However, I find myself at a crossroads, as I am unsure about which city or market to focus on due to the vast array of options available.The potential for investment seems endless, its like never ending. and I would greatly appreciate your insights into the most promising markets or cities to consider.

Happy to discuss which cities have worked for our rentals.