To determine price range, the first step is always figuring our how much you are pre-approved for; and that can vary significantly when you are looking at multi-unit properties because of the additional variable of rental income that can be included in qualifying.

Here is a list of what adding ADUs in my CA market is typically a poor RE investment:1) The value added by the ADU addition is often significantly less than the cost of adding the ADU.

While I can contribute some capital and sweat equity, I’ll need a partner to bring in additional funds to close the deal.Here’s where I could really use your advice:1.

The way I can imagine is perhaps putting up additional cinder blocks but that sounds expensive.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

In addition, they are bearing the risk of you backing out of the deal and them being stuck with vacant units not bringing in rent. 4.

I use all of them:-Brokers-Platforms like LoopNet, Crexi (my favorite), and BiggerPockets Deal Finder-additionally, brokers often have access to off-market opportunitiesWhen dealing with brokers, I've found that you have to build a relationship in order to get a good deal flow.

Additionally, most of the costs to make an asset ready for it's intended business use are capitalized and part of the cost of the asset. 

Feel free to ask any questions here.In addition to a "Facebook community", how about a Slack channel?

Another option would be working with private lenders to see if they're open to your idea should you need additional funding.