Remove the current drive way and have two off street parking spots next to the street with a nice walk up up to the front door, easier to leave the house without having to back up into traffic.

Hello I am an active reader but this is my first post.

I  purchased another rental on that street a few weeks ago and I am in the process of getting it ready to rent.   

Property type is rare to begin with, and finding one at a wholesale price will be even more rare.I would suggest starting the search now and be willing to look at stuff that's active on the market.

Easier to shoot for in active investing (e.g. flipping) though that comes with risk and is more intensive. 

We already know which streets we would be willing to hopefully buy/build our forever home. 

I bought a house last year (also on our street) with a mortgage, and I withdrew funds from my IRA to put down the downpayment.

Here’s the stats - -$500 to activate line (credited back if deal closes in 90 days) 
- 3.5 % origination fees 
- Close to 10% rate 
- Each project is reviewed/underwritten by FoA, which could take up to 30 days 
- Up to 90% acquisition & rehab, I believe 
- Standard draw rules on rehab side - Line is up to 5x of assets, equity in home, 401k, etc- Line has to reset to zero once per year

I am a local active investor, would love to help you anyway that I can!

Rely on your PM and crossing major streets makes a HUGE difference in property values sometimes.