As I leave the country it would be great to have the business be self contained and make it possible to keep all my units. 

Drive out to East Desert Inn road and you will find many multifamily properties.ConclusionThe property is just a container.

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.

I have seen an uptick in inspection reports listing items that are not code violations and an abundance of them to impress homeowners with their thoroughness  how do I signal to buyers that they shouldn't expect any negotiation on reports that contain a dump of minor items Hey James,To set expectations with the buyers, I would highlight the fact that the property is priced according to comparables and current condition aka all minor items were factored into the asking price and therefore that price is firm.If you want to share general numbers, you can signal by saying, for example, that: the most recent comps sold for an average of $300,000.

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Quote from @James McGovern: Last three properties all had inspections where the reports contained information to spook buyers and never referenced a single code being violated.

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