before you go down the rabbit hole to far as @Bruce Lynn mentioned see if the jurisdiction were the lots are located will even allow a surface operation within their zoning code or that lot size.. thats the first thing I would do.Being an old land man I have dealt with a ton of mineral and water rights.. there is a lot to those buggers..

Nobody is going to come for your $200k duplex with a loan - it is so much easier to target your insurance.First of all, don't give people a reason to sue you!

You might want to see if they can help you (just be specific on what your buying criteria (the buy box) is so they supply what makes sense (if they can locate it): James Fleming 706.463.9584.

As far as owning a real estate related business, residential assisted living is hands down the highest and best use of a residential home, especially since you can achieve financial independence from one home. 

There is so much info out there on what to do in the order of doing it by someonefoundation is always the first thing, your house is built on itget together with a friend of a friend that knows a contractor in your area and have them come over and give you a idea of what to do and where to startI take it you are going to learn some stuff by doing?

Why he is so intent on bashing me, not sure. 

I find many of those residents tend to stay for long periods of time because it is so difficult to find properties that will accept their voucher.

As far as which market is better I am not sure.

This post is so PERFECT that I wouldn’t change a single word, or add anything new to it.  

I get a lot of messages from investors in the Bay Area and I'm happy to talk to someone for an hour but as far as ongoing advice, I don't think I'm the best person to advise them since my properties fell into my lap pre-2013 (California and one Indiana property).