you can fill vacant lots with mobile homes in a mobile home park that is legal and non conforming.

Ryan,Avoid putting anything more than 10% into your next primary when you move into the next home. 

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

We currently have 21 homes under construction in North Port, FL, and Port Charlotte, FL.We are providing families with their future homes, where countless memories will be created in each one we build.

This has me very interested in moving out of my primary residence and building a silo home or duplex on this property.  

With the scenario you explained above, I feel there would be some awkwardness in the relationship if you invested $10k and months later made $40k on their home.

@Alan AsriantsIf you are occupying your home, your should apply for homestead and save some money on your taxes.

I would not invest if the good guys are losing ground, but that would run counter to your description that it is an appreciating area.It looks fine to invest in for the information you shared if the long term forecast for the area is safe and stable to improving.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.I've been investing in the industry since 2007 and spend the better part of the last 3 years patiently waiting for market fundamentals to improve which we believe they have and should have some opportunities in the near future.

The residents do not cause problems, they are generally on social security so if you give them a 5% discount they will pay their rent a year in advance, and they will host fundraisers to improve "their" clubhouse.