(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

In a year they will be 6 to 8 foot tall. 

Business loans typically won't let you purchase a property if you read the fine print.

Warranties often have limitations, like they might not cover pre-existing issues, and there could be delays if they require you to use their contractors.I'm not sure if you've purchased a warranty already, but before purchasing a warranty, it’s a good idea to carefully read the fine print to see what’s covered and if there are any exclusions.

Per square foot, does one or the other have a higher likelihood of returning a higher return?  

Real estate investing has been a passion of mine for time with my mother also having invested early on where I likely have gotten the love and desire to follow similar foot steps.I have taken last 6 months to educate myself and currently own a single family home as primary residence and would like to expand to multi family properties (2-4 units) for additional stream of income, not to mention potential tax benefits for long-term investing.Based on current living situation, I have a fair amount of equity established in my primary residency along with having enough cash to either pay off house completely or use towards investing in a multi family property.Given that I'm the sole source of income for our household with my wife being the home maker for our two kids under 2, trying to weigh out risks with getting started now or perhaps waiting. 

Id like to understand what the most profitable way to fix up a current 1,700 SFR in a 6,200 sq. foot lot would be?

Good Morning,So I have always dreamed of getting a duplex as my first house and to house hack to get my foot in the door in real estate investing.

An estimate would be about $200 a square foot.