There are a ton of empty lots across Detroit, which seem in theory like "easy" places to pop up a pre-fab SFH or small multi.I did some preliminary research here and via Google and see that most people's experiences seem pretty positive with key draws being the cost = less than or equal to standard construction, materials being eco-friendly and sturdy, shorter construction time, similar appraisal value, to name a few.My questions:Can anyone share any experiences specific to Detroit or the surrounding area with regards to permitting or legal pitfalls to avoid or hurdles to jump over?

If you are in an employer plan that permits a Roth contribution regardless of income levels (unlike an IRA Roth which only permits contributions at fairly low levels of income), when does it make sense to choose Roth?

On a side note, I learned during my research that you can get a permit to keep bee's in all zoning districts in Bethel Park, so maybe that can be a side hustle to build some capital :)

Many others are quoting 12months from contract to closing.our process is  2 months to get permits from first day of submission.. and 5 months to build.. production builders 4 months. 

Used proceeds to acquire STR nearby La Quinta (before current permit moratorium).

So far, from what one architect/contractor told me, it may require building one unit at a time with separate permits.

They capped the number of STR permits in addition to the spacing requirements. 

Has anyone had any difficulty with the Type B/3BR+ Portland Short term rental permit?

I have accumulated some pretty good sub-contractors over the years (painters, plumbers, electricians, dry-wall), but have been struggling with GCs for permit pulling (when needed) or carpenters for small unit turnover projects, large building renovations, or even small isolated exterior fixes.

My checklist for purchasing an occupied property:Signed LeaseRent ledger for last 2 years but most important for last 12 monthsOccupancy permit (something we have here in St.