(For context, it's a 2700 sf 4 bd 3 bath house in an upscale Northern California suburb.)Kitchen A: Traditional, features a 48 in fridge, 36 in cooktop, window sink (no view), pantry.Kitchen B: Designer, features a 60 in fridge, 48 in range, large kitchen window (no view), sink facing living/dining room; unfortunately no pantryKitchen C: A Little Bit of Both, features a 48 in fridge, 48 in range, sink facing living/dining room, pantry, unfortunately there's no window.Total countertop space is roughly the same (22 ft)  in all three layouts.

I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area (I live in San Diego so this property would have to be out of state).

Does USAA know that you are living in it?

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

Hope I live long enough to see your idea come to fruition.  

It will be expensive to build.

Quote from @Kyle Barnhart: I live near Phoenix and looking to invest locally.

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?  

Continuous flooring concerns generally apply more to wood flooring, where matching is harder and more expensive.

Where do you live, and where are your units?