Portland is in a unique spot right now working through some rental regulations (both city and state-wide) that have the market in a bit of a tizzy...some are pulling out, some buying in, and some are just sitting and waiting.

To successfully operate parks at scale requires understanding all the unique aspects, having the experience necessary to create a strategy that works, and building a team and processes to execute. 

I currently live at home, which is about 45 minutes up north of Nashville, but with classes starting soon and my desire to get started in real estate investing at an all-time high, I want to be creative and find a unique situation for housing this coming school year.

The only good advice I can give is to worry about YOU, not many people are going to go on your journey with you so I think this problem is more common than unique.

I have been emailing back and forth with the county zoning department about trying to get this lot subdivided to potentially build another duplex or fourplex, but the representative at the county's office tells me that it can't be subdivided since the division wouldn't result in two 20,000 square feet lots (results in one lot being only about 18,000 square feet). 

I have been emailing back and forth with the county zoning department about trying to get this lot subdivided to potentially build another duplex or fourplex, but the representative at the county's office tells me that it can't be subdivided since the division wouldn't result in two 20,000 square feet lots (results in one lot being only about 18,000 square feet).

I have a unique situation.

Often properties that are unique like this are difficult to value with comps so where did you come up with the $700k figure.

The VA Loan is an incredibly powerful tool, so read up on it and talk with folks (like me) who have leveraged it.Let me add in a note of caution, because you are in a unique situation as a cadet.Be hyper-cautious about fraternization. 

Slightly fancier interior doors and a painted/unique front door.