.: Quote from @Cameron Moore: Another example: the average roof in DFW is replaced every 6 years and the average cost is $40k.

@James Boreno You’ll likely owe taxes, but don’t forget to account for your adjusted cost basis, which factors in the original purchase price, depreciation over 10 years, and any capital improvements.

I have been in Milwaukee WI for quite a while as investing in my backyard in NY is cost prohibitive. good luck on your journey!!!! 

Anything you do remote will come at a cost of operational inefficiencies and a higher cost of doing business.

Please see the rough numbers below :Tear down house price 350k,Construction cost 165 sqft * 2 build=627k Darnell, did you get your questions answered?

Sometimes, buying an existing property can be more cost-effective and less time-consuming and maybe require slightly less permits, etc. 

If you don’t have a clear understanding of your cash flow, operating costs, and future expenses, you could be setting yourself up for financial stress down the road.The Power of Financial ClarityYou can’t make smart decisions without knowing the full picture of your finances.

My strategy incorporates asset protection measures like LLCs, specific trusts as well as professional property management to spread risk and ensure quality operations.As well as using tax codes to my benfiitSection 179, IRC Section 162, Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation and later 1031 them out for larger projects. 

The market between the 2 locations & resident class (Especially if you plan to self mange or find a PM company), Your future goals and the costs associated with moving and transferring to a new hospital. 

Even still, it could be said that I've still lost money due to my time on the tools instead of prospecting as a real estate agent (the cost of lost opportunity).If you can truly do 80%-90% of the work yourself (at acceptable quality levels) and you aren't sacrificing your time where you can get better returns for your efforts, then yes, it can work even up here in Canada.