If a builder were to construct a house in front of theirs, the view could be much less attractive.Any ideas on how to proceed?

Many builders won't sell to investors, but even the ones that do, maybe have restrictions or change restrictions down the line. 

@Alan Grobmeier  you will love this from your perspective.I bid on a 40 unit section 8 project in Hattisburg MS.. a few years back ( did not get it)but the builder was brilliant he built these for his style of tenant  Block construction painted on the inside and out.. concrete floors... and industrial grade doors and hinges... floor sloped alittle to a main drain in the middle... concrete counter tops  etc etc.so when tenant went out  high pressure hose came in and cleaned it all out  LOL.. you take little homes in the mid west that are lath and plaster or sheet rock with carpets and you will be spending a ton of money on turn over.my new construction I bought in MS were all stained concrete floors... only carpet in bed rooms.

You may want to keep this on the "down low"...or more developers/builders might move to Boise!

I will be going down there in a couple of days, and interested in building/developing/investing, I am a licensed Mexican Architect, I have friends living there as realtors, US investors, and US builders ready to pull the trigger. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy bodybuilding, working on cars, and anything that keeps me physically active outdoors, which helps me remain grounded and focused.I'm looking forward to networking, exchanging ideas, and building lasting relationships in this community.

So will see how that all shakes out for PDX. really the affordable is in Townhouse production by the large production builders thats about as good as it gets..

Before myself and a few other builder developers jumped in.. it was hard to sell anything in those blocks of town..

Here’s what I recommend:Cash Investments:No Debt, No Stress: With cash, you avoid third-party control and loan vetting, giving you full control of returns.Equity Builders: Partnering with builders often reduces your property entry cost by up to 20% below market value.Consistent 10% Returns: With an all-cash approach, achieving 10% ROI is realistic and efficient.Financing Strategy:If cash isn’t feasible, consider a balanced financing model:40-50% Down Payment: Keep leverage manageable while maximizing returns.Lower Debt Exposure: A conservative loan-to-value ratio (LTV) reduces risks and keeps returns stable.Work with a Builder: Collaboration with builders can lower acquisition costs and increase your ROI.Key Takeaways:If possible, prioritize cash for simplicity, control, and consistent returns.Financing can work well with a disciplined approach to debt and a strong underwriting process.Partnering with builders offers opportunities to reduce costs and enhance your portfolio’s profitability. 

For example, if the prevailing interest rate is 7.5%, a builder could offer buyers a 5.5% rate as a way to make the purchase more affordable.