If you build it for personal use, that's usually ok, but you still have to make sure you're adhering to all of the permitting and building ordinances as far as size, setbacks, impervious materials, etc go.

Another option would be to have a “non occupant co-borrower” like a parent or rich uncle.

Basics of what we do:Electrical Check: Breakers, spot check outlets, check GFCI outlets, turn on/off lights, check smoke/CO detector. 

I am closing on a quadplex in Colorado Springs on the 7th, and while there was some extra difficulty in the process, it will still be done in a month from start to finish.

Well in my case I Currently own an Investment property in Colorado( Purchased while I was in the military) outside of a military base and the property has substantially grown in price since purchasing in 2013.

@Nathan Vaughan There are many, many projects coming in San Diego that make use of the microunit ordinance - there are some big reasons they make more sense that traditional density bonuses, along with some important ways in which don't. 

Total Return, C-o-C, & number of years.   

The area sits along the Colorado River, and boarders Lake Mohave; I feel that there is a large demand for boat/rv storage. 

My partner is a GC and can handle the work if you don't want to coordinate it yourself.

They're able to move more quickly when it comes to negotiation, getting contracts signed/delivered, coordinating the closing.