The combination of the forums and the podcasts have taken me from completely terrified to confident that I can be successful in REI. 

Details seemed odd to me and decided to bring this area of lending or borrowing up for some discussion.THE REAL SECRETS IN LENDING:There are none as to the functions, documents, processing, underwriting, settlements, administration or collections nor to any legal aspects.

Right on, I use census too,  perhaps Moodys Analytics is more sophisticated when looking at population and economics combined (risk management).thanks,Matt

A group of other Autistic adults, along with myself, are working out a program[ among others, it's more a holistic approach] where Autistics can create their artwork [jewelry, paintings, etc.] and our groups will be helping with the marketing, etc. so that people can make a sustainable income from their work.Including other, non[Autistic individuals would be awesome combined with your suggestion could prove to be no less than a miracle for tens or hundreds of thousands of "uniquely wired" individuals. 

That could require combining lots to build one house.There a lot to do and a lot to research as part of your due diligence before proceeding.Besides talking to the town officials, I'd also look at both the subdivision ordinance and the land development ordinances .Good luck.

If it would make it more convenient for people, we could combine meetings sometimes and I could help host in the Cedar Rapids area.  

If the home looks like a rental it will most likely function at a lower mark.

With a combined 40k we plan on getting another rental in the area and splitting it 50/50.

Classes are 3 hours each, which where combined with the knowledge available on BP, I will get a really good education in a brand new field.

If it is to keep it as a separate unit, DEFINITELY check with them on that one, I know from personal experience that at least on the east side where those attic units popped up everywhere maybe during the 70s and 80s the city's been doing everything they can to eliminate those 3rd units, they either can be combined with upper unit for a "super unit" or must be abandoned.