To pick a location, I understand I want to evaluate median income, a large population of those approaching retirement age, and a decently dense population.

At first, the idea of building smaller, dense, housing, and attempting to make it affordable appeals.

Amazing beaches, food, nature, culture, etc.

How do 5-7 people share food space, kitchenware, cooking time, etc?

The typical clients that seek out cost segregation studies include:Real estate companies that buy and sell multiple properties each year.Individuals with a portfolio containing investment properties including apartment buildings, multi-family homes and even single residences.Franchise owners with properties that are similar to one another such as assisted living facilities, storage facilities and golf courses.Business owners of hotels, food facilities, shopping centers, restaurants or manufacturing plants.It depends on the type of property, but generally 15-45% of the building’s costs can be classified into assets with a shorter life.

Just food for thought if you cannot find one in that direct vicinity. 

Key: cleanliness, keeping food contained and not leaving pet food out, exclusion (blocking holes where rodents can enter), keeping vegetation away from the building.If it becomes a serious problem or infestation, then call in the pros.

The only nice things in Elmira is the food at the dive bars.

Just food for thought- It's not always in your best interest to provide all of the materials, negotiate too hard, refuse to pay a deposit, etc.

If these are even an average sized breed they can eat through a lot of food in a day/week/month.So the first thing is to get yourself financially stable.