Hi - Getting very close to completing my new build construction and had 2 questions around De Minimus Safe Harbor rules/accounting1)  For appliances that I purchase BEFORE official "available to rent" date.

THat's easier to do than you might think: there are 42,000 zip codes, so there are a few hundred thousand people who are "top 5" at any given zip code.Hats off to you for starting to connect with an agent, but I'd wait to buy anything for at least 6-12 months as you build market familiarity!

I know that developers in the area have rezoned these kinds of plots and built apartment/office buildings and other commercial developments.I want to bring in an investor or developer to the deal who could provide the funds and knows the ins and outs of zoning.

Build a pro team to assist you.

Otherwise, the costs of building pre-fab vs. stick seem to be pretty similar.

Please share reading material , getting started guides or books that might help.I am currently based out of the San Francisco Bay area and I am looking to invest within a 2-3 hour driving range.RegardsYour main goal is to understand the market (demographics, traffic volumes et cetra) and understand what makes a good deal (look at what has actually sold and at what price combined with building out a pro formas to understand it).  

PLUS, good property management companies are great to build relationships with; they see and hear of off-market deals.

I have also aquired vacant lots that I plan on building duplexes on...

I wanted to expand onto other investment strategies to build equity through the BRRRR strategy rather than just buying investment properties off the MLS.

I am a certified building contractor and a certified underground utility contractor.