The existing facility is 25,000 sf and expansion (full potential) is 36,000 sf.Here are my options:- Begin construction right away after closing for the whole project - 36,000 sf (based on population there should be demand but no one knows for sure).

Although my personal experience with owning a few rentals there has been overwhelmingly positive mind are in Summerlin in very nice neighborhoods and with tax's so low and quality A class tenants no real maintenance other than normal things that might wear out but when you take stucco  tile roof and desert landscape along with some of hte lowest property tax's in the country the COC is right were we like it for conservative SAFE risk reduced rental investing.. 

There are long term leases that are dozens of pages long for long term housing that cover every item imaginable such as who is responsible for clogged drains, broken appliances, landscaping maintenance, etc. none of which  are likely to be in a short term lease.

Perhaps you could have a landscape architect come by and do an inventory and analysis report. 

I am a Libertarian at heart and see these, not to mention doubling capital gains, policies as hindrances to growth and individual expansions.

Occasionally it will make sense for homeowners in a spot where accessing the line would be severely expensive & destructive, like underneath extensive concrete, buildings, expensive landscaping, etc.

@Carlos Verduzco Most agents won't tell you this, but working with FHA buyers is our least favorite...the lending process is very antiquated...very sensitive, and very slow...FHA loans are closing in 45-60 days in markets that are moving fast...mainly because the expansive and overburdensome underwriting and appraisal/inspection process.

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I'm thinking it'd be nice to have income during the year to support the large upfront purchase of trees in November and it might lend credibility to us in the eyes of lenders (for future expansion). 

I look at the DISCERN method, demographics, income, schools, crime, expansion (population and income growth), rent levels, and neighborhood indicator stores.