Trucking, especially at my current company, allows me to work as much or as little as I want, so for now, I'm keeping my foot on the pedal!

We were taking advantage of their >500 square foot house additional allowance by adding a master suite to the main unit.

If he steps foot on the property I would call the cops and have him removed.

I just read $4.50 foot to install copalum in swiches and outlets...but there are little purple boxes that are alternative type of pigtailing. 1970‘s track house is a good first rehab...its a modern house.

I don’t believe there will be a ton of rehab cost, but I will be stepping foot inside the place tomorrow and can look for potential big ticket items before getting an inspector in there.

The only way to find would be is to put my foot forward. 

.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.

We are very anxious to get started on our first property and don't want to start off on the wrong foot.

In your honest opinion what is a good strategy to start with without shooting myself in the foot?

If you own a 1920's 800 sq foot house on Queen Ann it's not the house worth $900k.