Although single moms may be the majority, I plan on partnering with local organizations and non-profits that may market my rentals to individuals using their services.

I own a duplex that is leased to an organization that has recovery programs and group housing for men and women.

I’d look at how long you plan to live there first as the longer you live there typically the higher you can raise rents organically due to inflation and the overall cost of living increasing every year.

While I’ve never done a project like this before, it’s something I’d love to take on—or at least organize and bring in the right experts to see it through.I estimate it would require around a $2M investment to build 5 houses on the lot, with each home valued roughly at $600K.

The same holds true for larger organizations who still rely on financing their business just like us. 

I do look at the population, rental laws, rental laws, and major businesses/organizations (hospitals, universities, big business, etc.)

You might try apartments.com, Trulia, Homes.com, Redfin,  From a Real Estate Broker Perspective, Zillow generates 80% of all traffic at this point in time.

@Shrikant Kakani- thanks ...if you  dont need to use financing - disreagrd the following tip ..if you will need to use a loan to acquire your 1st investment property - I would recommend getting the formal loan pre approval step completed ..this is free  and it will help answer many questions you have  and  help get you organized and  prepared .

I have been through the worst experience with this drywaller.I am not using a general contractor, I have been organizing the labor myself.

149 repaid loans - 81 active loans...well run organization that understands bridge notes