Looking to see how I can tell if a vacant lot/land is allowed for a single family home (SFH) or duplex to be built on it.The area is West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft.

@Jackson Pudlo I have house hacked both ways, during my 20s and 30s in large SFHs and now as I’m approaching 50 I’m in a duplex where I rent one side and have a tenant in the other.

The units are very utilitarian, in the first listing there are only 2 art pieces in the living room, they are too small for the wall, and they look like they were ordered off of amazon which isn't necessarily bad but it also doesn't stand out.

Walls are priced one way, ceilings another, then you have baseboard, trim and doors. 

There are no crazy tiles, the countertops don't have aggressive veining, and there are no crazy accent walls in the living room.

This would likely kill any cash flow for a first duplex purchase, but allow you to purchase a second one much more quickly.We have seen strong appreciation and rent growth through this market.

-When a tenant moved out, the management company refunded their security deposit but failed to account for damage, such as holes in walls and outlets ripped off the walls, leaving me with repair bills and also tenants moving in without the repairs being done.Stuff like this that is consistent and when I ask questions they are defensive, when I ask for more quotes for high ticket items they are defensive. 

This may affect value or time required to sell.7) Adding an ADU does not make the property a duplex.

I already have a hand shake deal on the next property, another duplex, that I will buy come summer time.  

As we move into 2025, these trends are shaping how we approach renovations:Open Floor Plans with Purpose: Open concepts remain a top priority, but it’s no longer just about tearing down walls.