Any advice on preferred property layouts or amenities that perform best in this sub-market (for example, decks, hot tub, lake view, or easy winter access)?

What’s in it for you is access to properties with built-in equity potential that many investors overlook.

To access equity you can either do a 1031, cash out refi or a HELOC (tougher to do on investment property).

In order to access the floor joists the floor itself had to come up.

It was a house a few blocks from mine and I discovered the owner was someone I knew from a neighboring town.

However, once your license is re-activated you should have access to tools that help you access the data though your broker or local association. 

To get attorney names to contact see if the local court has a website you can access.

I am with The One Brokerage and have access to hundreds of lenders.

Building costs swing wildly depending on where you are and how custom the build is, but here’s a quick reality check from what I’ve seen lately:Basic spec or builder-grade new construction: around $225–$275 per square foot.Mid-range custom or semi-custom: more like $300–$375 per foot.High-end custom homes (especially with slope, trees, or tight access) can hit $400–$500+ per foot real fast.A lot of folks forget how much the site adds — clearing, grading, utilities, septic, driveway… those things alone can tack on $50–$100k before you even pour a slab.As for permitting, brace yourself.

Here’s the bigger picture: After renovation, I plan to convert the duplex into a triplex to increase income potential.The lot is large enough to build an additional 4-plex, which opens up multiple exit or income strategies.The property could function either as a short-term rental (mini-resort style) or as a long-term rental community with controlled access and shared amenities.Location is strong and demand for both STR and LTR units is high in the area.