Close to public transport, very family friendly, etc. 

Florida home prices are high, and insurance costs are increasing.Management: Currently, I manage the property myself, which has been relatively easy.

In most cases your better off buying with "All Cash" and then you can use a "Delayed financing" program to get up to 80% cash back LTC loan to cost.

We have one that just went live today and with the heat wave we are in - close to 100F - it would be nice but what we found was one window unit upstairs, blinds down and ceiling fans on makes it not bad up there. 

Build cost 2 million ($240 per square foot for a 5400 square-foot duplex) (Sale price $650 per square foot valuating the duplex at 3.5 million) Upon stabilization, the properties market value is projected to be between 4.5 and 5 million.

I was looking for close to turn-key as possible.

Also I think that the opportunity cost has to be considered.

The Court's decision in Loper will create a sea change in administrative law with wide-ranging implications and potential opportunities for highly regulated industries, like the real estate.This will create an opportunity for more efficiency and lower costs in the real estate economy.

Building the right way the first time lowers future repair and capex costs. 

I asked before I closed.