I am a military contractor and spend a lot of time overseas.

I have seen it in Arlington....one place super unusual, like almost two full houses on a lot that really should support only 1.I think your first step is to go in person to Planning and Zoning office...with your information and idea of what you want to do and see if they give you a warm or cold reception. 

The engineer I'm currently working with drew up a plan for five townhouses.

Made a rookie mistake by not putting the hardware plans down on solid paper when we painted the cabinets and drilled holes For hardware.

But this is how I approach planning at the highest level.

As with any business having a mission, strategy and plan with guide success.

I plan to use a refinance on my current cabin to fund the downpayment on the next property.

just be cautious when it comes to using these. ensure you've got a plan to pay that balance back in a relatively quick fashion as most HELOC rates can fluctuate which could make the numbers suddenly not work. i've leveraged mine in instances where i'm doing a BRRR and i want the deposit for a private money loan. i'm not using it as my downpayment and leaving it out there for a long period of time. 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I have put together budgets and started a business plan.