.- Deltec Homes sells round (not dome) house kits out of Asheville; they may have some recommendations for builders familiar with the concept.- Keep in mind that expenses will be higher for something away from home.- Always low-ball your expectations on rates and (especially) occupancy, since it's always better to be pleasantly than unpleasantly surprised.

Househacking and slow renovation by added new hardwood floors, paint, and redoing the kitchen + bathroom layout for open concept.

That bull has been drilled into you and, honestly, the whole white privelege concept brings down more black people than actual racism (which exists, but I find exists with all people...like my husband's Japanese friends don't trust his Chinese friends).

But, it is a general concept that should be understood and filters into more common real estate metrics, specifically Internal Rate of Return, which is the discount rate of future cash flows to bring the Net Present Value to Zero.  

:) I definitely understand the concept of debt refinancing, and it's definitely a possibility. 

There are concepts that go with door hanging and repair.

I do think there's still value for the mentor there, in the form of their own personal fulfillment and the concept of "my greatness is seen through the agency of others".

Mansard roofs are NOT making a comeback and can be expensive to remove.Going inside, "open concept" is really popular.

I’m vaguely familiar with the concept of turnkey real estate investing, but I wouldn’t say I’m an expert in it (again, I’m new).

Leverage is an amazing concepts in real estate, but that sword cuts both ways.