Because what I get out of these posts is there was an EXPECTATION that not only would things NOT go bust, but that the projected ideal returns WOULD absolutely happen, for sure. 

Ideally, my goal would be to get $40-45k equity back out.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Knowing more about the area, it sounds like you'll have an ideal avatar of wealthy, young and trendy professionals that aren't ready for or looking for a home to own.

That is less than ideal in some ways as well. 5.

Ideally I'd like to live at the property for 1-2 years. 

I deal with it in all the subdivisions I have built..

But of course, having an additional spot or two reserved for the ADU would be ideal.

In your ideal world who pays the buyers agent in that first time home buyers niche in Minneapolis? 

If there's equity maybe selling and restarting would be ideal unless you can up income/cut down expenses

I'd like the building to be within 10 minutes walking distance from a Brown Line L stop, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.