I have also read there are rebates from ConEd for insulating homes and/or installing heat-pump / mini-duct system.

For hvac is it on boiler with window units, central for each unit, mini splits, or basebord with window units and or portable? 

The blade in it is essentially a mini-blender blade.

Recessed lighting, brand name mini-split system with 4 zones and tanked water heaterOnly upgrades are vaulted ceiling in common area, solid core doors, Decora light switches with dimmers, 50 gal water heater (vs. 40 gal) and lighting in closets.This price was locked in at peak lumber prices and the majority of lumber was ordered on day one to protect from further increases and supply issues.         

If we move the line outside the perimeter of the new garage with overhead living space (not exactly sure what he is doing) I am assuming there is no problem in the pipe handling the compaction (I believe we mostly use SDR 35 here) under the portion that would be a mini driveway or apron? 

@Adam Wesley Abrams - Dallas is like a mini LA minus all the negatives.

You are literally running a mini hotel and have to have strong systems in place for guests communication, cleaning, etc and even then it can take a good bit of time.I personally do syndication projects, also invest in syndications passively and have STRs.

Looking at a SFH with 18 acres; was hoping to capitalize on the 3.5% down payment by either dividing the home in two or finding another option to gain an additional unit or two. One of the ideas I'm considering is eit...

After waiting for over a year, I took advice from BP and did a mini off market mailing campaign.

I used an FHA loan with 3.5% down and was able to live in an upstairs "mini apartment" (it was 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, I added a door to the main hallway so it was private, like my own little suite) and rented the other 4 bedrooms out.