Any architect familiar with zoning in the City should be able to guide you in the right direction.

I have a dilemma on which direction to begin first.

If it's salaried W2 with an arms-length employer and you have at least two years of work history, then this will be the best for conforming loans.

Now, I focus on design and amenities that directly enhance their experience:•Practical Bathrooms: I added a combo washer/dryer to one of my bathrooms because guests coming back from outdoor adventures often need to wash their gear right away.

I use Rentec Direct and I can just archive an application.

I will contact you directly as I do not want to violate any policies here on the system.   

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you had $50K in a Self direct IRA how would you leverage that to yield short and long term dividends? 

The last one told me I'd likely pay a small fortune for this policy. 

DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!