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.

Look up with an internet search on the lifespan of the item to find what percent is 'used up' and multiply that by the cost of a new one.

I guess without knowing your personal financial situation if I had to make a decision it would be thus: if I could get close to REAL cash flow break even (this means counting an expense reserve for items that will have to be replaced in the future) I’d rent it out.  

He has so many great insights and actionable items within his book.

This inspection breaks the findings into 3 categories 1) not normal wear and tear which is fixed and charged to tenant.  2) normal wear and tear that will be fixed and paid for by LL 3) items that are normal wear and tear but will not be addressed at this time.  

The advertisement includes the delinquent taxpayer's name and a reference to the county's map-block-parcel number for each property.

Retailers like supply stores won't refer you to vendors because they don't want to alienate their customers. 

Was the “bad actor” you referred to an Anderson employee?

Like most people recommend, always try to get several different opinions from people who normally refer out.

1 - closing costs both ends, holding costs, make sure to know costs of all POS items / reinspection's / what they could identify on future inspection, rental registration etc.2- As long as you are satisfied with the return I would3- If you can use hard money and use the cash for another deal at the same time or put it somewhere else to grow I'd do that.