This lot has favorable use-by-right zoning for multi-family or retail, and has ground level views to Denver skyline.

Although I wouldn't rely on it solely I would use it as one phase of your rent rate due diligence!

We spent a lot of time waiting for money to move to the next phase.

Using none of my own capital but will be the boots on the ground from start to finish.

We had a committee hearing a Boise in the Senate at 4:30 yesterday Friday. things were going well till law enforcement objected on safety grounds.

I'm planning on relocating in the next few months and wanted to get some ground work laid out prior to arriving.

Could the experienced folks here please share their thoughts on the area and if they have any suggestions that I should keep in mind during this phase?

Your estimate is what I would be charging for an entire service upgrade, panel, meter socket, grounding, and surge protection.

Since I still feel like I am still in the educational phase of my investment journey I feel like I don't have the knowledge to talk to some of these more seasoned investors. 

If your going to increase the rent you might want to improve something in the unit or on the grounds to look like your not just taking revenue, especially if the units are difficult to fill.