I am of the opinion that cash flow underwriting comes second, after first nailing the long term deal fundamentals, how strong is the equity upside and market generally speaking. 

We wanted this client's project to stand out, but a bold and modern aesthetic just didn't match the house.

It’s growing steadily with strong rental demand, especially for MTRs catering to traveling professionals/relocators.

What I do see is that a strong screening process improves your chances of getting a responsible resident. 

My partner's client is spending just under 200k for an ADU and will be renting it for 1800/m.

Your brokerage is required to supervise you, and maintain all records of the transaction, just like any other client. 

As I tell a lot of my investor clients I work with, with any real estate that you buy, you want to hold for the rest of your life!

Most of my CFO clients that are in residential development are looking for IRRs (usually over a minimum 5-year period) in the high teens and the commercial developers are looking in the low to mid 20% range.

While the right program can provide a strong ROI, it’s crucial to evaluate whether the cost fits within your budget and aligns with your current investment goals.2.

For me, it wasn't a book that got me into this but it was a conversation I had with a client while I was a financial advisor working for Merrill Lynch.