@Anna NickensDeciding between investing in mentorship or self-education for real estate investing depends on your goals, budget, and learning style.

Both units are approximately 400 sqft, "yurt-style" cabins with large decks.

We would never do a modern style as we are all rural.

I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units. 

Even with the discount, the investor will be a life style investor who wants to own in PR more than optimize return.  

I am bullish on the FHA 203k and home-style renovation loans that allow you to leverage the cost of your renovation as part of your mortgage, which is just an insane deal, in my opinion.Do you have a specific area where you want to purchase?

Many insurance companies do not allow adding a landlord as additional insured.  

@Kyle CarterAsk about their communication style, does it fit with yours? 

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

My budget is in the $200-250K range.Please feel free to let me know if additional details would help, and thank you in advance for your time and advice!