Considering a 10+ unit residential commercial property if one already owns the land, has everything else in order: civil engineering, soil survey, Phase I, and architectural blueprints...if the owner was forced to sell due to lack of financing and or some other reason does having those things necessarily increase the value of the vacant land?

@anu (hmm auto complete isn’t working) I think HOAs can be good because they handle the grounds and exterior/roof for a dependable amount.

In addition to what Brad said, add a clause to your lease for future use that states no trampolines or above ground pools allowed on the property.

To say it another way, what's the 20% that lead to 80% of gained ground?

Luckily, I purchased a ground unit because I don't plan on having carpet in any of my rentals but I personally don't like to have restrictions.

If your expenses are more than $3k a month and the rent is $4k, you're on shaky ground!

We've been advised by our insurance agent that theft isn't covered on the builders risk policy, and every policy excludes theft during remodel or construction phase since it is too common and easy for fraud.

A small window already exists in the room at the exterior ground level, so the work will entail digging into the ground and cutting into the wall.

What grounds or options do we have to get her "cousin" to move out?

It sounds like you are definitely committed and ready to hit the ground running!