Send me a Direct Message and I will be happy to point you in the top neighborhoods to focus on based on your investment goals, criteria and available time you have to spend on real estate investing.

C and B areas are typically where a lot of investors target, but everyone has different goals. 

That being said, I'm looking for some reliable contractors to help with a few projects that need some time and attention.Does anyone have any recommendations?

Local you can leverage your local knowledge about areas gentrifying, or large zoning changes (midway district, city of San Diego ADU bonus program, etc), or large funded development projects (Chula Vista bat front, etc). 

Once you have a plan, choose a market that aligns with your goals.

There is street access because it's a corner lot.This would be my first new contstruction....my plan is to sell my current home (family issues, forced to sell) and move into one of the units as a primary residence for a year or 2 before leasing it.Question is - What is the order of operation to start the project...   

@Robert Burns - is your primary goal to invest for cash flow or appreciation?

Financial Planning: How can a fiduciary help in aligning my financial plan with my investment goals?

That is certainly the goal (revitalize downtown) the nonprofits here are making "filling storefronts" with viable businesses and keeping tourist downtown,  longer. 

Outdoor space that wouldn’t be part of the project.