Neighborhoods can change in a couple blocks. 

We can block all we want, the same entity will be using a new and unblocked number.  

You can build a deck around them as well - or not. 

Just north of town 10 blocks they built about 100 mini houses about 300 square feet.  

But then you have the benefits of using it yourself, plus you'll build equity if you choose the right property.

Try to buy “blocks of time” in advance?

Infeasible.To build out of concrete block. 

If you are going to self manage you will need to build business systems and get a list of reliable vendors.  

I am still pretty new to the area but I am ready to jump in and start investing in multi-families in the Albany and surrounding areas.  Since this is something that is best done with a team of experts that know a lot ...

Points I can roll into the cost and don't mind a buy down if necessary.My primary concern is the bleed rate monthly for the build, Airbnb stabilization and the year after while we season it and prep for final financing for long term hold.