Yesterday, I posted my standard notice on the front door advising the occupants that the place has been sold, to call me, and that if I don't hear back, I may initiate an unlawful detainer or if the place is vacant that I may change the locks, along with a copy of the deed.The property looks barely habitable (hot water heater is on the back porch (which looks like it's about to fall off its rotted post foundation), sheets of drywall and plywood out front, tons of beer cans and collection notices on the front door, and rotted siding/wood on one side of the house.

If you're planning on building an ADU or JADU 'yourself', my suggestion is to make sure you have some previous knowledge of construction and also make sure you know good sub-contractors in the following trades:  electrical, plumbing, foundation, roofing, framing, drywall/paint, stucco, tile, cabinetry, flooring, HVAC, concrete, etc.The last thing you want is poor quality work that has to be re-done because a handyman or the wrong tradesman did the work.

Before diving in, it's crucial to grasp the basic types of real estate investments:Residential Properties: Investing in homes where people live, ranging from single-family homes to multi-unit apartments.Commercial Real Estate: Involves properties used for business purposes, such as offices, retail spaces, and warehouses.Industrial Real Estate: Includes manufacturing buildings, storage units, and distribution centers.Land: Buying undeveloped land with the prospect of future development or resale.Step-by-Step Guide to Starting in Real Estate InvestingStep 1: Education and ResearchThe foundation of successful real estate investing lies in understanding market trends, property valuation, and the economic factors influencing real estate prices.

Raised foundations tend to be easier to add bathrooms because plumbing can be moved under the house such as from an existing laundry room.

I always like recommending David Greene's Pillars Of Wealth book as a great foundation for you to build your real estate portfolio on top of.

Aside from that, there needs to be a more stable financial foundation before investing in RE.

I'd start out with David Greene's Pillar Of Wealth, that'll really help set the foundation for your personal finances before you begin investing into building out your portfolio.

I'm super excited to have joined this community and begin to build my foundation in REI.

It's great to hear about your commitment to achieving financial freedom and setting a solid foundation for your son's future.

The metal shell package will only be $30/SF but by the time you add in foundation, slab, MEPs, doors/windows and framing and any sort of architectural facade I think the vertical cost will be well over $100/SF.