Design is extremely important as it can add huge costs to building and you need to know what you're doing.

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-This will be my primary resident, the town I’m in has extreme high demand, 4 family unit does not come by easily.

You will have to get it rezoned, likely recieve a density waiver, do a bunch of dirt work (basically sewer, water, power and legit dirt moving) to create lots at the low end to a full development including building homes.

@Jeremy SockwellI believe I can purchase the property before the auction through the power of sale clause and am asking the question above so that I can understand what all documents I would need to gather in order to obtain the property prior to the auction.

Seems like it might be time to sell the house and downsize, if the gambling problem is recognized, you might look into who has power of attorney over what to make sure gambling doesn't put anyone out onto the street.

And of course the size of the spaces, the existing power to each space, and the zoning requirements are all variables that may or may not kill the idea.

If you need extremely flexible terms a private debt provider can provide about anything you need at a cost.

It’s a good first step into RE investing and is extremely financially liberating.

This tends to be the easiest entry point into real estate for most people who don't have much saved up (and don't underestimate it's power!).