The goal was disguised as helping protect "the little guy" but it was really to keep FHA buyers out of higher cost desirable 3-4 unit properties in high-cost areas. 

Highlighting its location in a desirable school district can also attract families.

This duplex is in a very desirable neighborhood so it will make conservatively 600-$1000 each month in positive cash flow.

If you want the best of both worlds, I recently came across a triplex in a super desirable area that's also zoned for Airbnb.

You could always add a garage later if desired.

These enhancements not only improved its market appeal but also raised its value, transforming it into a desirable home that attracted buyers quickly.

Builders and developers are increasingly turning to leasing as an alternative when they cannot sell homes at their desired price points.To succeed in this market, sellers need to be realistic about pricing and be prepared to make concessions.

That includes income growth, net migration, jobs growth, qualitative assumptions about desirability of an area, etc. 

When the transaction closes, the purchase is funded, and we set aside additional funds in an escrow account to pay predetermined professionals to make any required or desired repairs or upgrades to a property AFTER the buyers settle on the purchase transaction.

- What zoning is desirable?