And as a female entrepreneur, I’m especially interested in hearing how others have managed building a portfolio while juggling a household, a full-time job, and everything in between.

Yes labor is cheaper, transportation is likely cheaper as well, and realistically the rents are cheaper, but the city council votes on tax rates and they continually are switching that tax rate from the voters(residential households) to businesses. 

Otherwise, we comingle our household and rental expenses to earn more rewards and make things easier and such, and it is fine as long we we can keep the bookkeeping straight. 

And that’s why you need a solid plan to get there.As Joel Berner, Senior Economist at Realtor.com, explains:“Households working on their budget will find it much easier to continue to rent than to go through the expenses of homeownership.

I would like to set up a sort of MBT for my family to build a portfolio of properties and set up a pay structure amongst three households to get equal dividends from the NOI.

.🔑 Why It MattersThis isn’t just a zoning change — it’s a paradigm shift.Here’s why it matters:🏘️ Unlocks More Housing Options: Legalizes a variety of home types to suit different household sizes and incomes.💰 Promotes Affordability: Smaller housing units typically cost less to build and buy, helping close the affordability gap.🚶 Enhances Walkability: Encourages infill development near transit, parks, and schools — making communities more connected and livable.🌿 Supports Sustainable Growth: Concentrates development where infrastructure already exists, limiting urban sprawl and preserving open space.🔧 Streamlines Development: Reduces red tape and accelerates housing creation by simplifying local permitting processes.🚗 Modernizes Parking Requirements: Relaxes minimum parking standards for projects near public transit, helping cut costs and promote alternative transportation.🏗️ Empowers Local Builders and Homeowners: Gives everyday homeowners and small developers the chance to invest and build in their neighborhoods.📈 Addresses the Housing Shortage: Part of the broader goal to build over 1 million new homes in Washington by 2044.💼 What This Means for Homeowners and InvestorsHouse Bill 1110 opens the door to real opportunity — not just for policy makers or city planners, but for you.Whether you're:A homeowner looking to build a duplex in your backyard,An investor considering a fourplex conversion,Or a small-scale builder exploring infill development...This law gives you a new legal framework to create housing, equity, and lasting community value.🧭 Want to Know What’s Possible on Your Lot?

The article cites factors like a 32.3% poverty rate, a median household income of $31,936, and a significant population decline over the years.This got me thinking:Are these metrics sufficient to brand an entire city as 'miserable'?

Thetenant profile forxxxTrice Rd.Lamar,GA 30xxxis as follows:Nosmoking/vaping on property (inside or out) We do not rent to smokers(of anything)Creditscore600+.Minimumverifiable monthly household income of $2500.00 ($30,000yearly)Nonrelated adult occupants must each qualify for the property.

Environmental idea would be to put down layers of plastic before you lay do the dirt, it may reduce lead and metals seeping down as a way to "protect the environment" in those areas.Ask people to bring their cardboards to use as target holders and have a recycling can on site as a way to upcycle and recycle cardboard and other household items? 

Many cities restrict SFHs to one lease per household, meaning you can’t legally rent separate units or rooms to unrelated individuals.