From here out the construction feels like it takes longer simply because the remaining tasks are time intensive and don't have the visual impact that framing and siding do.

Visually speaking, new development can be seen in many areas and it has strong a vicinity element near the Redline, college, and hospitals.

People get attacked on the street too, but this is at least more visually isolated. 

Works really well... plus you can visualize your mileage for the year when you do an import.

I'm also interested in finding out how I can use real estate investing to improve the local communities (visually, financially, etc).I have an extensive accounting/finance knowledge base, and I'm excited to learn more about real estate.Talk to you soon!

Tenants usually notify you sooner if there is a problem because of that visual of a person in a truck.

May 1-3% increases.But it's a good way to visually see what competition is getting.Kevin

Some inspectors will look at a furnace, for example, and just look for visual damage, turn the thermostat to make sure it's heating, etc., but that's about it.

If necessary, I will also put together rough floor plans with notes & floor plan changes to help visualize the project.On my detailed scope of work, I will provide a list of the materials that are CFCI or OFCI (Contractor-Furnished, Contractor Installed or Owner Furnished Contractor Installed)...By limiting the contractors proposal to rough materials & labor, this gives me ample time to finalize the finish selections on the project.Once the finishes are selected I will make a bulk delivery from Lowes/Home Depot to have all or most of the materials on-site (sitting in the garage), ready to be installed by the contractor.Here are my thoughts on advantages / disadvantages of OFCI Finish Materials, & I would love to hear everyone's thoughts:Advantages of OFCI Finish MaterialsOwner takes risk on materials - cost, procurement, scheduling & delivery is Owner's responsibilityContractor has less estimating risk - Contractor eliminates the quantity survey, & material estimating from his scope...Less estimating = Less RiskContractor spends less time estimating - Contractor saves time estimating the project because he doesn't have to look up SKU#s and prices for all of the OFCI finish materialsMinimize material changes & material change orders - Owner can make material changes/fixture changes without hassling the contractor & requiring a change orderSaves Project Management Time - Owner spends his time procuring, purchasing & delivering materials to the job site, so the contractor doesn't have to...Owner can save money on the materials - During the planning period, the Owner can shop around, find coupons/deals to save money on materials...The Owner may also save on contractor markupOwner can build business credit & Southwest Airlines points by purchasing materials :)Disadvantages of OFCI Finish MaterialsOwner is responsible for procurement/scheduling - If the owner doesn't purchase the finish materials according to the schedule or doesn't purchase enough material, the project can be delayed, costing the Contractor time & moneyContractor loses out on extra markup on materials - Contractor will lose out on material mark-up...On the last point, Contractor Loses out on Material Markup - The contractor doesn't need the Owner's finish material cost to markup their bid...If the project has $10,000 worth of OFCI materials & the contractor typically marks up material 15%, then that's an extra $1,500 worth of material markup...What's preventing you from just bumping your labor estimate by $1,500?

:D Yes I can see that 1/2 ac does seem like a waste of space...dont forget in all that other space- there will be gathering areas- gardens- paths- walking trail- lost of visual extras- tree cabana's cabins that can be utilized; foot bridges- a foot path that connects all places back with a loop to the Main office/ utility house. porches; decks; a using of the outdoors to enlarge the living.