I think that the biggest take-away for me in the project is to avoid crawl spaces - I am claustrophobic and hate to enter crawl spaces anymore. 

That way you avoid using a lender and do not have to pay lender or loan officer points.  

Do a 1 year lease or if you want to avoid a vacancy in the winter, do 6 or 18 month. 

I have been trying to avoid the coaching programs (limited capital) but it seems like I might need one if (and/or)  not a lawyer on retainer to sort  through it all.

Benefits for Real Estate InvestorsLeverage for Growth: Use business credit to fund renovations, marketing, or even bridge financing, which keeps your personal capital available for other investments.Personal Credit Protection: Business credit utilization doesn’t appear on your personal credit report, avoiding hits to your personal score from high balances.Larger Loan Opportunities: Over time, established business credit unlocks higher limits and better terms for larger investments.Potential Challenges and TipsSlow Start: Building business credit takes time.

General Tips for ADU Investments in LA: Any advice on maximizing ROI from ADUs or common pitfalls to avoid when building and managing ADUs in LA?

Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.

I wonder why they haven’t unlisted it and relisted it to avoid that image. 

And if you can, try to avoid racking up more debt on your cards while you’re paying off the loan—it takes some discipline, but it's definitely worth it in the long run!

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).