Then ask how many vacant units there are to choose from.

-How do you choose a location?

I'm not a lawyer and this isn't legal advice but because it is mtm you are just choosing to not renew the lease.

Hopefully it will be the perfect checklist to determine which market to choose!

Just curious why you're choosing to start in a year rather than now? 

Alternatively, would you choose to keep these expenses since an HOC could in theory require a 1x fee if they are short on funds and need to do a major project like replace the windows, pave the parking lots, etc?

If you were to owner occupy a small apartment bldg in any city what would you choose?

You may have to choose your battle with this.

Is a $10M total on our retirement account balances an obtainable goal for a savvy investor with the ability to choose to participate in great deals?

@Mike Khalil Hi MikeThe current zoning of the property and the uses “by right” allowed under that zoning designation define your development options.If you want to pursue a use other than what is allowed under the current zoning,You will need to rezone the property.If you choose to do a small retail project you should figure a 3:1 building ratio.