You can google design build remodeling contractors in your area. 

Employing a designer could be the difference between success or failure.

If you wantTo be a successful landlord you need to enforce the rent due dates and not allow design and for someone to take over your good judgment.

They’re usually very well-designed and aesthetically pleasing, compared to just throwing up movable cubicle walls. 

Development and design standards will create a pedestrian orientation within centers and along major corridors, with parking located on the side or rear of, or within, major structures.you can get more detail about it here: https://www.fresno.gov/darm/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/FresnoCitywideDevelopmentCode.pdfbest of luck and let me know if I can help you with anything in Fresno area

A self-directed IRA is still an IRA designed for tax-sheltered wealth accumulation for your use in future retirement - just with more investment choices. 

From what I understand Arlington has passed an ordinance that will begin near the end of the year that requires a permit in order to operate an AirBnB if it is not in a "tourist zone" which they designate as with 1 mile of the major attractions such as the ballparks etc.

Hello Biggerpockets,Some background on me:  I own a design + build firm here in l.a. and have done plenty of flips and currently own 14 doors (2- 4units, 1- 3 unit, 1 duplex, 1 sfd) My agent recently brought me a property 24,700 s.f. lot with rd1.5 zoning (1 habitable dwelling every 1500 s.f. of lot) ...meaning I can build up to 16 units on itIt currently has 4 single family type homes on it generating $6400 monthly (3 - 2 bed 1 bath & 1 3 bed 2 bath) The owner is asking for way too much (1.9m) and basically trying to find someone to partner with. 

Interest has eaten up 0.8%, leaving a 0.8% margin after interest.Clearly, bottom line profit margins are thin, but that is by design.

I also will be experimenting with designing a permaculture system in the backyard, so more than just my financial equity builds.