On the topic of building inspectors, make them your best friend.

On my property above I'm prep'ing to build a new unit...you could arguably say that changes the nature of the use...and it likely does.

If you prefer to stay local and build equity, house hacking a duplex or triplex in Fort Lauderdale could work, especially if you can add an STR component to boost income.

I wonder if building condos that are more affordable for people to purchase could be good.

We're building an addition onto our primary residence and have a choice between adding one 8x12 master bathroom or splitting that same space to have 2 en suites (each 8x6), with one coming off the master bedroom and the other coming off another bedroom.

Looking to build my community up and down I95 corridor in North Carolina. 

I recently completed one on a multifamily property and found it to be a cost-effective approach.That said, there are a couple of additional factors to consider beyond the code differences between a garage conversion and new construction:Coastal Overlay Zones – If your property is in a coastal overlay, building a ground-up ADU may require Coastal Commission review, which can add time and complexity to the process.

One key piece of advice is to make sure to build strong team around you.

I was going to wait to build my portfolio bigger before starting an numbered company, but I'd like to hear what the BP community has to offer in words of advice.Here are the current numbers I'm working with.

Working here has been eye-opening and having spoken and worked with over a 3rd of REI's clients has been remarkably motivating for me to build my portfolio.