@Steven VanCauwenberghInsurers in the habitional space can vary by area.

Make sure you check the violations and if they affect your ability to get the property habitable.

You will likely need permits to do the work needed to convert this building into a habitable structure.

I hear you @Kristen SnyderSetting goals is absolutely vital to achieving anything.

Repairs that are necessary to maintain "habitability" need to be done whether the unit is occupied or not.

"One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat." - Think and Grow RichAs for mentors, I believe you are cultivating mentors by posting on biggerpockets.

Joseph F.In many municipal jurisdictions, there could be a question of "habitability" .The town might condemn your property and say that nobody could live there.

Having lived in Cheyenne for 14 years now and traveling to northern CO regularly, I see a huge difference in the vitality of both economies.

jk but I will say I make it a monthly habit to attend my local meet up because it is so beneficial.

From there it was on, I was addicted, I listened to all of Tony Robbins courses, Think and Grow Rich, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People etc... but it wasn't until I finally read Rich Dad, Poor Dad in which I questioned the whole "work" thing.