@Bruce Woodruff   wow that sloped ceiling description rules out almost all the sloped ceiling rooms I have been in.   

However, there is no way to do so without risk.The Internal Revenue Services issues three (3) Private Letter Rulings (PLRs) that allowed the taxpayers to do just this.

Why they need to inspect the interior when the exterior is pristine remains a mystery, but we don’t make the rules.

A straightforward way to estimate value is by looking at the price per square foot and using that to calculate your property's worth.In situations like this, it's worth spending a couple of hours yourself to get a solid understanding of the market.

Starting out rules of thumb for newbiesThanks for your insights.Hey @Malcolm Brown, welcome to the BP Forum! 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential! 

The rules regarding ADU renting varies by jurisdiction. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

When I began investing in cabins in the Smokies, I made rule that I would only buy cabins on creeks or rivers where you can catch your dinner. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!