Ideally I can work with an investor who shares the vision and has more leverage, but I don't know this person.

Hi Noah, congratulations on having an incredible vision at a young age.

Meet interesting people, find interesting deals, renew buildings and neighborhoods, help, develop, and enjoy the journey.Bottom line: I bring to the table new thinking, professionalism, engineering and entrepreneurial vision, professionalism and management skills.I would love to find travel companions, advise, consult, feel free to contact me I wish you to enjoy all the best in the world 💛

You have a vision for the lot which I lack so don't let my comments deter you if that's the direction you want to go. 

My suggestion, is you visit all these potential locations with your family, and see which area calls to you, which areas you can see yourself enjoying, and allow the STR/MTR strategy take the second seat to your enjoyment and lifestyle vision for you and your family.

Hello - I am new to REI and have this vision of starting a small tiny home community.

I prefer to go outside of primary markets (Raleigh/Durham) where there is no cashflow to more peripheral markets like Rocky Mount, Louisburg, Wilson, Roxboro ... and so on. 

I personally think it is well worth it - maybe not a full service designer - but now a days you can book someone online to just help you get a vision. 

Purchase Price: $380kTaxes/Insurance: $9,300 yearly (estimated)Downpayment: Up to $100kMy vision for the next 1-2 years is to live in the house and use the MIL suite income to pay most of the mortgage while saving enough for another down payment on another home that would become our primary residence.

I think it's just easier that way and it eliminates all the stress from the vision of your business.