I'll probably order Jeff Booth's book, though I'm betting the big systemic issues he's addressing are more likely to play out over a very long period-- throughout my grandchildren's lives. 

Your best bet is to consult an architect. 

I bet when you collaborate together well their caution and your gumption can be a magical combination.

Similarly, when you sell, the only potential buyers will be other investors so it might only that easy to sell.However, if you want to be by the beach and have all inclusive services, you have no other choice than that kind of deal.

I am nervous about taking the next step and wrapping some homes in a commercial loan as I’m betting on inflation down the road with all of the stimulus and there is no way to know where rates will be once it is time to refi the commercial loan again.

What down payment do you need (I bet 20-30 Percent)?

I can foresee no situation in which our government will apply fiscal responsibility which means physical assets will likely be the best bet for quite a while. 

., but if it's not possible I may have no choice but to find another market in the South or Midwest...Marissa

The quality of agents runs the gamut, but I bet you don't ask the attorney to represent you and tell them I won't pay you until I am sure you win the case (obviously some do work that way but talking about the situations where that is not the case).That being said, if you ask someone to run around and do a bunch of "free" work eventually that tapers off as they find clients that respect their time, energy, resources (assuming they are worth their weight). 

Hey @Ashton LaneYour best bet is to get one of the residents to do it.