He planned on doing this last project in 2019 but his health has deteriorated and is now looking to sell the land with all the architectural plans etc.

@Joseph Schommer - it's a really interesting topic, and relevant to me as I just spoke with another investor how had a strong belief that Roe vs Wade had partial impact on the GFC. 2006 was 33yrs after the Roe vs Wade verdict and 33yrs is the average age of first home purchase.

I strongly recommend you invest locally.

So maybe if you're still feeling a bit nervous you could partner with one or more of the others to do something together.Lastly your question about a duplex/4 plex resonates strongly since you're renting now. 

Economy goes up, down, sideways these are pretty strong tenants some 50 to 100 years in the business and very well capitalized and funded.

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2019 and currently work as a Land Development Engineer (EIT) with a global architecture, engineering and construction firm.

I did a study and discovered a strong correlation between the monthly rent and the length of tenant stay, as shown below.Comments on the three tenant pool segmentsTransient - This tenant pool is primarily low-skilled hourly workers making little more than minimum wage.

To truly be successful in real estate, you need a strong why and a plan on how you will achieve it.However, if you are ready to put yourself in uncomfortable scenarios and become a better version of yourself everyday then I think the VA househack loan is a great option but only if you plan on living in the property.

If someone answers questions in a thoughtful, respectful and intelligent manner with strong subject matter expertise, you can be somewhat assured that person or company takes their business, their reputation and career seriously and won't be a fly by night scam artist. 

There is a strong possibility that they live primarily debt free where they have no bills that are reported.