This rental property will be designed with a keen focus on generating a healthy cash flow.Project Blueprint:Budget: Allocated at $200,000, covering construction and all related expenses.Focus: To merge energy efficiency, durability, and tenant comfort with cost-effective construction strategies, making the rentals both affordable and sustainable.Location: Currently scouting – I'm open to suggestions and insights on ideal locations supporting this vision.Strategic Planning:Efficient Design & Planning: I'm considering compact, multi-functional layouts to optimize space usage and incorporate cost-saving construction methods without compromising quality.Sustainability & Efficiency: The plan includes investing in top-notch insulation, air sealing, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials to reduce the building's carbon footprint and operational costs.Budget Management & Cost-Saving Initiatives: Careful budgeting and exploring value engineering options are crucial, alongside seeking out grants or incentives for energy-efficient building projects.Community & Sustainability Goals: To create shared amenities to foster a community feel and implement systems encouraging tenants to monitor and reduce their energy consumption.Seeking Community Insights on:Cost-Effective Building Strategies: How can I ensure the project remains within budget while achieving high sustainability and efficiency standards?

Paid agent commission, architect fee, builder consultation and estimate, survey, soil test, HOA, property tax but the final construction cost could not be supported by that market.

Make sure you have healthy reserves and access to money if you need it.

We have some experience with this in Jackson MS due to the expansive soil and yazoo clay.  

My thought is a large concrete wall higher than it and the flume as well as additional fence, soil, tree boundary.

I want to have an idea of how healthy this company is to see if I should invest $100k in their real estate fund.

looking to meet others involved in the Green Healthy home certification process I see i can get up to $6300 per multi Family property reimbursed to be Green Heathy Home certified and know Rents are higher in certified buildings. spending a little to improve properties seems to generate  30%  Instant appreciation  so let's meet up it's time to rebuild. connect and suggest times to meet or just Zoom? 

In either case, the cap rate to focus on is the acquisition cap rate which represents the UNLEVERED year 1 cash on cash yield you will receive before introducing debt payments.Given the current cost of capital, introducing -7% debt against a -4% acquisition cap rate will surely trash your after debt coc.The only way a 3 or 4% acquisition cap can work is with a healthy value add development plan.

Due to my health, I had to trade my boots on the ground for a wheelchair.

Don't go ham and max downpayments on this income, you need healthy reserves.