@Aaron Svendsen Garland Mill out of Lancaster can design you top of the line architectural plans while integrating a Green lifestyle.

I would connect with an investor friendly agent like @Josh Green who can run you through all of your options based on your financial position. 

Taking David Greene's advise and am looking outside my own backyard.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Lydia Bar: Good morning,with the recent change in market and economy, Wondering how people's experience has been lately with Section 8 vs student housing.

I would follow some of David greenes philosophies here. books: rich dad poor dad, set for life, and Brandon turner books on managing rental properties. resources: straight up Chicago investors, local real estate meetups you've come to the right place and you're asking the right questions. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Your first investment isn't going to be in a foreclosure.

Thanks @Jaycee Greene!

@Jonathan Greene thank you!

Thanks @Jaycee Greene, this is a huge help to get me started.

@Jaycee Greene if I can identify the cost to build, I could then ascertain whether it is worthwhile to jump through the hoop