The plan would be to move out after a year and rent my side out for $2,500 (market rent price).

My plan was to purchase a lot and build a foundation, bring in a doublewide/manufactured house. have it placed on foundation and have a structural engineer reclassify it as fixed real estate. then, I would refinance. 

And don’t skip the due diligence—inspect everything and plan for unexpected costs.Take it one step at a time, and you’ll do great.

We started construction in February 2025 and are planning to start leasing up in Spring of 2026." 

I am also leaning towards GC'ing it myself, so I'm using an architect to draw up plans, and I'm looking for subs.

I've already been hearing about all the communities and mini cities that they are planning on opening around it as well.

They average 4-5 night stays, keep in mind im not in a vacation hot spot.

You need to work with a property manager that has experience with this, unless you plan on doing it yourself.

So if the homeowner saves energy or goes on a long vacation, they still get charged 100%.

This is who will approve or deny your plans when you apply for a permit.