Get rid of debt, build a budget, and save.

Am I going to need a variance or have to rezone this lot to actually build on it? 

It's even doing better than Columbus, OH, which is starting to fade.Detroit's focus on removing blighted buildings has been key to its renaissance, reducing inventory and improving neighborhoods. 

I am working on a few deals in three separate markets where the federal government has selected my client's bid to lease their building and was trying to find my client a lender who would provide 100% Loan to cost for the deal.

I am curious about this nature of the business as I build my REI business.

We are trying to build a portfolio in western PA where we currently live. 

My goal in the long term is build up enough equity/extra income to retire at 50.

Steve, the question should be more along the lines of whether you want to build a retirement fund vs try to bring in passive income now.

I've started working with a builder locally on our first Development/Build Project.

You will likely need to upgrade the water service to the building as well.