Building Cost: - I've heard varying estimates $/ft for capex related to building a climate control facility, but what can I expect generally in total $/ft for an assumption when building 150 or 250 unit building.

My interest in Build-to-Rent, so I am mostly looking for lots that are in mid density area in and around Marion County.

Make sure to respond to reviews guests leave and acknowledge them; builds trust with future potential guests who are considering your listing.

@Jim Doyle- thanks   1) consider increasing the purchase price by the amount of the elec and roof  work that needs to be done  and then assist  seller with  getting the work  scheduled and completed  ( as this will be required to be donw before closing ) ..this way the  seller  is technically  paying for the  repairs  and they wont lose  any  proceeds ....they will pay a little  extra  wa state sale excise tax  but  that  wont amount to too much  2)  consider  putting less down  and using some of your funds to pay for  the repairs  ( or part of the repairs )   3)  consider using a rehab loan  4)  consider  keeping the price  where it is and asking for the sellers to complete  repairs  (  this likely wont happen)  5)  get roofer and contractor  estimates and get them  lined up to do the work asap  as it might takes  weeks to get this scheduled / done  6)  ask seller for  extension on closing date if the  work  will take  longer than 10 days ,,,Good luck

Unless I dedicate 100% to select a city and spend a lot of time building a team I feel that perhaps I should find something drivable.

Once you get a few deals under your belt it will be much easier to build relationships with cash buyers. 

I plan to build a Airbnb type of hometel, where to find investors?

Realtors, contractors, escrow agents, insurance, etc.

Before I started the renovations, I got the contractor's estimate checked by an appraiser to show my lender it was a good investment.

Two-story houses bring in more money from rent and make saving on costs easier, but buildings with four homes cost less to start and are simpler to manage.