Let me know if you are interested in speaking with an agent who operates in those areas, I know one who is extremely high energy, very good about communication, knows her stuff.

Don't be surprised if you find you have to adjust down the road (everyone has to adjust their strategy at some point).What I've read time and time again on here is that people acquire numerous smaller properties, then transition into a larger (50+ unit usually) complex which allows them to leverage on-site management efficiencies.

thanks ...id like to start a bit sooner then 6-12 months ,,,don't want to loose my mojo and energy :)again thanks I will continue to research and learn Be well ..DH

@Brian Wendroff, some agents will not expend much energy if they know you are working with other agents.Some agents require you to sign a form stating they get paid when you buy a house - if you use them or not.

I've done about a dozen single family home projects, but am interested in developing small, efficient, retirement homes.

I was more thinking along the lines of a quick guideline to sort through a lot of deals efficiently, or a guideline I can give to a real estate agent to look out for me.

No freaking way I'm gonna be on the hook, especially if we are talking about Duke Energy. 

Anyone have any thoughts on what my best course of action is so I can try and do this in the best and efficient manner.

to anyone who hasn't yet established UK domicile: Apparently there may be things you can do before this happens that are tax efficient.

Two story homes gain efficiency in cost per SF because they save on foundations, roofing and exterior walls.