I’ve probably depreciated $3M on my properties.  

The learning curve is probably great on importing large quantities or even just large things from a foreign company.

If they’re lying they probably chose your property because you didn’t have a PM.

I've probably caught maybe 5% of the spammers on the first post.

I just wanted to piggyback by saying you can still find those kind of deals, but like Nicolas was saying, it's probably going to be on the east side, in C- to D neighborhoods. 

Even without those challenges you had, it was still probably hard to find a buyer because of the use mix.  

Also go through a servicing company for payments to the seller, escrow can probably help you out with a recommendation for that. 

Even in HCOL areas, adding an ADU typically does not make sense because developing a single small unit is the most expensive residential development that exists.Adding an ADU is a lot of work (probably more than a brrrr but with worse return), has poor financing options, typically adds less value than the cost of the addition, and detracts something from the primary structure even if it is just yard and privacy.Good luck 

If not, you could focus on other selling points, like the acreage or future ADU potential, but a garage would probably make the property more competitive.

If you have an older home that requires a lot of maintenance, you probably want to avoid the manager who charges a markup.I recommend shopping around occasionally to see if your PM is procuring fair pricing or just marking you up to make money without justification.As for expectations, you need to read the PM agreement and understand what is charged and why.