We don't have gas out there now, but we do have power and sewer/plumbing in the garage because of the permitted rec room and bathroom.My biggest question is the ADU designation.

Quote from @Trevor Powers: Network, read/listen to books, and don't be too hesitant on pulling the trigger on something you believe is a good deal.

It is no secrete that recent property listings and price of said listings are not meeting the buying power of these areas.

Last thing I would suggest is when looking for your first investment that you dont  max out on your borrowing power.

No, I mean if utilities are off you get them on immediately after contract during your inspection contingency in order to be able to inspect everything while powered (water/electric/gas).

Borrowers with strong negotiating power may be able to secure more extension options.In summary, the number of extension options for a multifamily bridge loan is determined by a combination of the lender's policies, the borrower's qualifications, property-specific factors, market conditions, and individual negotiation.

With many homebuyers waiting, this could make now a good time to jump into the market to find deals. Check out this video

It's a power struggle for some people.

If they fail to turn on power, you can file eviction.

They have a lot of power and will often get involved.