While I’m happy to share lots of information with folks it’s very rare that I will give out information like my primary contractor’s name or the names of any of his subs because I keep them busy full time and am not willing to lose my own time with them to someone else.

but yes its a common business practice in many arenas. 

Given that it's almost a 50% increase from the existing rent price, you might want to set a timeline of 2 or 3 months before it taking effect so they can find alternative housing if they plan on vacating instead of staying at that price point.Another option could be to ask for the rent increase, but offer something in return.

Are there any house plan websites that are specifically geared toward investors for spec homes?

My preference is garden style.What sort of business plan are you looking at? 

I have a primary I have always planned to rent when I leveled up.

I've finally hit the required 3,500 points required for the NYS Broker License and I was planning on filing as a corporate broker.

Thats basically a commercial business loan...just for farming instead of running an accounting firm. 

I am wondering if it is a good idea to invest in one of these foreclosed homes or old single families. the prices there are actually extremely cheap compared to where I live in new jersey. my overall plan is to own multiple rental properties. 

I am planning either a 3-story 27 unit apartment building OR if I can purchase the combined 0.8ac parcels on each side of me, construct a gated condo community with end to end road access.