Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

Anything single family will require very creative strategies in order to generate cashflow. 

There's also plenty of lenders who falsely represent the true capital requirements to originate their loans or are merely up front fee collectors. 

You have a far better chance trying to sell to an individual than targeting hedge funds.

We've sold 65+ homes and the biggest request we get from our Buyers is help with closing costs.Most of our deals we're providing anywhere between $5K-$10K to help Buyers offset the cash requirement to purchase a home.Even in today’s "high" interest rate environment, many Buyers prioritize closing cost assistance over an interest rate buydown.

Will require me to cancel a booking or two in order to do this.

And start the tedious process of building those relationships.Or you could skip all that and find a mentor that also has the community of likeminded people.It will take you less time but is likely going to require an up front investment.Btw have you done a deal yet or would this be your first?

Most lenders won't require an application fee and should be able to clearly lay out their financing costs, cash to close, and projected profitability for you.I hope this helps.

One of my buy box requirements is the house needs to cashflow at least $500 per month or I am not buying it. 

Ultimately, I do think S8 requires scale and lots of efficiencies but has its benefits.