I don't want to be associated with companies or insurance companies I haven't vetted.Thank you!

Please share Pros, Cons, Risks etc associated with ALF's.

Good example, I had a slight pricing and supply chain issue on some needed materials, I could have thrown $ at the problem but instead I made some calls and I bought a partial rail car of the material, lined up my own motor carrier, was able to cut 2 middle-men out of logistical chain, 1 1/2hr drive to rail yard to personally supervise and we got out materials, faster than anyone could deliver, for 30% discounting AFTER all associated costs.

If you go for seller financing have an attorney you pay, do or approve all the paperwork associated with the transaction.

The association of builders puts out an annual cost survey/outline for new builds by area with average costs for grading, slab, framing, everything including interior finishes.

I have done some reading from the CoHousing Association and have not received much correspondence from the city regarding a cohousing situation.

See Self Storage Association website or state SSA website.11.

Don't simply think through total rents you'll receive minus your PITI to the bank, but rather you'll want to factor in management fees (if any), Condo Owner Association fees, maintenance and repairs, other utilities, and a capital improvements set-aside for the inevitable things you will need to improve over time.If you're looking at the income minus these expenses and still coming out with a cashflow rate that you are comfortable with, then the only question left to answer is:  are you comfortable with the risks associated with Condos?  

I do all the work associated with owning, managing, and maintain the properties.

A stay that long is an invitation to a number of problems associated more with long term leases.