The main criteria to evaluate this is when did you complete the start-up phase and became actively engaged in business?

The most commonly listed minimum is 5.5sqft.6 - Heating and Cooling element.

I'm still struggling to get my first AirBnB but values are rising, gross annual yield is mainly above 10%

One of the main issues is insurance companies NOT insuring many of these areas.

The main person I talk with just changed shoot me a DM if you want! 

I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units. 

I’ve included a photo for reference of the kitchen which is the main attraction of the Mass home.Now I am looking to pursue REI long-term and am looking for tips on how those more experienced in the field have operationalized and scaled the property selection process.Our thinking for this first official investment is to either acquire a duplex/triplex and add our touch or acquire a single family where an ADU can be added.

There are two main ways to utilize this exemption.

This property is in the mountains and has electric heat, so the main bill comes in the winter when the heat is running.  

But your main killers; road access, water access, fire hydrants, flood plain, storm sewers, Storm ponds, road surface requirements, etc.