Are you local to the property?

I am a resident of Virginia and purchased a rental property in West Virginia during 2024. 

Find a better property manager.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Financing a commercial MF that runs as an STR is possible.Appraising a property based on the income is not, whos to say a buyer would STR the property. 

As others have said, the best thing your son can do is run far from this deal, buckle down, save his pennies (he probably already is doing this), house-hack, and improve a property with sweat, hard work, developing a DIY skillset, and self-managing tenants. 

@Rosmery ThenMy partner and I are in the same situation, just he has 20 years of construction and development experience.

Is it best to approach an architect or a land developer for what I am proposing?

My piece of advice would be to research emerging neighborhoods and focus on areas with strong job growth and infrastructure development. 

Quote from @Casey Wilson: Hi there, I was wondering if any Detroit-metro experts from the PB community could offer advice on what areas in the Detroit-metro area might be worth exploring for rental properties (ranging from single family homes to 5+ unit apartment complexes).

. - Mobile homes are permitted I've verified with the recorded restrictions and by calling the Property Owners Association. - Current owners have surveys, this is a new subdivision.- Public sewer available.- Current owners purchased many lots and they haven't developed them.