These will specify how the land can be used, the size of parcels, and what you have to do to build on it.

Thanks for input - He's insisting that because it's a DSCR loan, and because the size of the deal is too small to go into their "Portfolio Loan" product, that it has to be two separate loans. 

@Lorenzo Lopez It depends on the size that you're focusing on. 

The west has a completely different scale of size than out east..

I'm interested in learning a bit more about typical vacancy percentages, size of the local population being serviced, reasonable percentage of effective gross income for expenses, etc. as well Peter.Hopefully some experienced member(s) will sound off!

Costs like engineering and permitting can become disproportionately high for mid-size projects.Height and Density: Focus on areas where zoning allows for verticality and density.

Basically the building size is limited by the lot size. 

The portfolio consists of properties ranging in size from duplexes up to a 24 unit building.Financing: I received my initial capital through a HELOC on my primary residence.

Most of these failed deals are being given back to the banks or bid at auction but the average size of these deals is 8 figures.

I am looking at a property that has a garden level/basement with ~7ft ceilings, normal height/size windows, and 2 separate ground level entrances/exits... it backs onto a hill and is roughly 80% above grade.