I had never really needed to know anything other then that, until now.Before I started the demo, I did some light homework on how things were done back in the 20s, but without knowing which I would find of the framing options, I just hit the bullet points on each, until I knew which one I would find.The first thing the owner/investor asked was " is that safe" referring to the wall studs going from basement to roof, without much between.

My advice to you: 1) Focus your energy.

Helens OR I think this has some merit in your areas were new construction cost out strip what rents will garner plus these are literally bullet proof  :)maybe you grab some dirt there that is not too expensive and set these up maybe like a little MHP type thing.. his 8 plex I believe he is stacking them.. very common in Denmark they stack them 10 high.Also I have been picking up lots in Richmond CA  ( formerly and presently the hood) with ideas of putting these on the skinny lots.

Would it be better to bite the bullet and spend the $35k (will be using conventional loan)  up front as a down payment and have a home that could potentially be a rental when I move out in 3-4years or rent and pay someone else that $35k in rent over the course of the next few years.

My company Energy Network would make a donation  if it’s in a Energy deregulated State.

He goes into great depth on the different phases of your business and where you should be focusing your time and energy at each phase.Hope this helps.Jeff V

See below bullet 3. https://www.irs.gov/irm/part55.12.5.2.7 (06-07-2016)Amount Necessary to Redeem Property In any case in which the United States redeems real property under 28 USC 2410 or IRC 7425, the amount to be paid for the redemption is the sum of allthe following: The actual amount paid by the purchaser at such saleInterest on the amount paid by the purchaser calculated at 6 percent per annum from the date of such sale until the anticipated redemption dateIf applicable, the amount of a payment made by the purchaser (or successor in interest) after the foreclosure sale to a holder of a lien senior to that foreclosedIf applicable, the amount equal to the expenses necessarily incurred in connection with such property after the sale but before redemption MINUS the income from such property and MINUS a reasonable rental value of such property (to the extent such property was used or allowed to be used by the purchaser)

That where Energy Network comes in.

Most municipalities areas have adopted some combination of the IRC, IBC, and IECC (energy code). 

The bulk of my time and energy drain on this one was finding hardwood to best match 60yr old soft fir 'hardwood' flooring, figuring out how to blend old asbestos tile siding patches with something modern and the main drain and in-wall dryer venting.