It ultimately comes down to two key factors: what I can comfortably afford, and whether or not I want to take on the role of landlord.If you’re leaning toward multifamily, your realistic next step is to speak with a lender to understand what you qualify for — that will give you a clear path forward.These are 2 very different asset classes but I will break down the pros and cons of each in relation to each other.Condo:Pros:Lowest barrier to entry in both down payment and overall mortgage payments.Minimal overhead, it is likely that water, trash, and landscaping are covered as part of your HOA dues.You don't have to be a landlord or worry about tenants not payingCons:Having an HoA can be problematic depending on who is managing itLong term rental growth is not as good as a duplex if you intend to hold onto the property and rent it out in the futureDuplex:Pros:Tenant paying a portion of your mortgage, and rent is likely to increase long term reducing your net monthly paymenthigher purchase price is likely to lead to higher long term appreciationNo HOACons:higher initial cost in the form of down payment and closing costsbeing a landlord is a job, and it is not funThe question on which asset I would go for, really depend son what I can comfortably afford, and whether or not I want to be a landlord. 

Do y'all have any advice relating to how to have more reliable estimates and how to find sub-markets in areas?

But that wasn't enough - the client began hounding us for all sorts of other info related to re-booking the reservations.

We target a spread of 150–200 basis points (1.5–2%) to ensure the project delivers a meaningful return relative to the risks involved.Here’s why the spread matters:Risk Buffer: Development is inherently unpredictable—construction delays, cost overruns, or market shifts can erode returns.

I appreciate you adding a perspective that I overlooked, but can relate to. 

Some folks will say "just tell them that you work for or are related to the owner" or play some other game to hide the truth. 

I will share some of mine -Complete at a min. of 3 new home builds-Read another 10 books relating to real estate and finance -Gain an understanding of logistics behind new development for future subdivision -There are two mentors in my network, one a retired builder who is a Deacon at my church and another a retired president of a community bank I would like to incorporate them in my business structure as consultants in some fashion. 

My wife and I live in California, but we are planning to retire and move to Georgia (GA) within the next three years.We’ve considered various tax benefits and the relatively lower cost of living.I would love to hear valuable opinions from those living in Georgia and from real estate investors about which area we should choose.I have two options in mind:First, we could purchase a new home in Braselton (Jackson County), GA for around $450K with a 30% down payment, rent it out for now, and move in when we retire.

Hi Alejandro,     we have a Whatsapp Group where we talk mainly about Real Estate investments and we help each other with some related queries or ideas.   

This is relatively new, so data is still being compiled, but from some of the reports I've seen, the cost of the conversion and/or adding an ADU is more than the new appraised value with multiple units on it.