Had a huge desk with a desk top which was nice for working, a full kitchen, fridge, etc.

My thoughts are to purchase livable storage sheds (mini kitchen, shower, bed, desk) and place a few on a half acre or so out of city limits.

That might work for a light rehab, but if you’re reconfiguring walls, adding new kitchens and baths etc., then $25/ft2 probably ain’t even in the ballpark.

I have found some new appliances there left over from big projects. 

Quote from @Jeremy Kitchen: It was so incredible meeting everyone! 

If you have four 2bed/1bath units with the same appliances, split it four ways and call it a day.

But as we'd want to renovate anyway, I kind of figure that unless they set it on fire, flood it, steal all the appliances, or something like that, we might be ok?

.- Added 2nd Bath, floors, and interior paint.To do's:- Partial Kitchen: counters, cabinet paint, stove, and sink.- Deck- Exterior Paint- RoofConsidering converting enclosed carport to studio.

Get your brave on - but know certain things are left to the pros:   Electrical Repairs/Rewiring, Major Basement Renos, Plumbing, Structural Work, Gas Appliances. 

The basement has already been finished, however, it lacks 2 egress windows for each bedroom and a full kitchen which I will need to rehab over the next few months to make rent ready.