I think though one has to be judicious going forward were you think your going to do it. and make sure you have proper permits.I am building some new construction in Charleston SC right now.. and putting a second home on each lot that I am hoping who ever buys these will take into consideration that they can short term rent those.. thereby pay me more money for my new builds :)

@Zachary Whitfield There's plenty of paths you can take, construction, sales and marketing, development, capital, etc.

Since it needs some work she may need to get a construction loan like a 203K. have her to talk to a lender and see what her options are.

Likely going to fall into A&D type lending, vs construction loan (due to the infrastructure).

Likely the people that are staying are also taking advantage of the situation as well and they are getting a boon ie higher wages for construction labor. 

I have a construction background and have also done a number of rehabs. 

We're starting with a cabin renovation and a new construction project.

New Construction Builds Finished in Ennis.

Sale price: $229,900 New Construction builds finished in Ennis, TX.

He asked what I owe on the construction loan.