I've only invested in STRs and was looking to get into small multi-family but haven't seen anything that made sense in any of the markets I invest in so was curious where people were seeing good opportunities.  

I figured I’d share the mess and see what you all have picked up from your own building adventures.So, picture this: a good friend begged us to build them a custom pool house—high-end, fancy, totally outside our Class B wheelhouse.

Sounds like a good tenant with an inattentive child.  

If you do a good job, the judge will reward you with an eviction, usually 5 days for the tenant to vacate (five days because that is the time period that tenant has to file for an appeal of the judges verdict).  

Real estate is an excellent avenue to help you achieve those goals, especially since it can create both passive income and long-term wealth.

USUALLY a water department can tell you how long the water meter has been running constantly. 

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

@Lee Dan Art, Good answer by @Jared Smith.  

I would like to build several (2 - 6) "shipping container" type homes for either short, mid or long term rental.

@Jefferson Black- thanks for the update...good luck