Much cheaper than a garage and checks the same box for a lot of tenants (at least here in CO, keeps the sun and snow off).

For me doing this OOS didn't work, far too stressful being 2000 miles away, can't check on the renovation each week and ARV wasn't high enough so I bought move in ready in Indiana. 

Common benefits are:- Opening and scanning mail to email you a copy of what was inside- Shredding/disposing of unwanted mail- physically forwarding mail to another address (for a fee of course)- Depositing checks that they receive on your behalf.Just google "virtual mailbox dallas" and you'll see plenty of options for that market.

You might check out your local community education center if there is one.

I'm working on a 2.2 acre site in plant city a suburb of tampa and the density allows for up to 10 units or 12 units and that is what we are going to push for, the highest density permitted. even then they could go larger through planned development or variance requests but I think that's enough for them on this lot. land has a ton of issues in general, check the elevations, utility access, title, tons of things to consider. happy to take a look I'll send you a message 

Check Meetup for some REI meetups in your area.

But remember, requirements can vary by lender, so it's always a good idea to check directly with them

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. - as well as checking with the local municipality for any building or zoning infractions.