You have a success nearby, be deliberate and bring it to fruition.

A contested foreclosure and the hearings etc. can easily surpass thatWhere borrowers file counter suits I have heard to expect to spend $40k if it goes through fruition and there is discovery involved 

@Tom Nguyen Good luck on the move, if it comes to fruition. 

Almost exactly what you were suggesting has initially come to fruition.

What would be a good set of steps to see this come to fruition?

Zoning allows for 4 residences but this would have to be multi story which is not where we wish to go.Our plan is to construct a duplex targeting the affordable housing market using innovative materials and construction techniques that will end up providing very energy efficient houses.This is the first and with everything going well our intention is to "rinse and repeat".We are looking for some funding support to bring the project to fruition as funding from Australia is not a viable option with the current $AUS-US exchange rate.Any ideas would be much appreciated

We had kicked around the idea of doing it together, but we are undecided if we may wait on that after out individual plans come to fruition.

Sometimes this stuff gyrates for years, though, before coming to fruition. 

I am in the position where it looks like a few projects could all be coming to fruition in the near future.

They work with brokers, property owners and developers and have a vast network to help you bring a deal to fruition.