Offering a flat rent for 3 years at $2,863 is solid, but with the potential rise in market rents, it may lack appeal.

If that doesn't appeal to you, maybe a small multi family is the way to go for a househack to get you started.

Similar statutes have upheld constitutional scrutiny in federal appeals courts, although the 11th Circuit (the one over Alabama federal courts) has not had an opportunity to address this.

This approach aligns with my preference for immediate equity and the potential to replicate this strategy with a second property by year's end.House Hack a New Construction Duplex: I've spotted a duplex priced at $405k that's appealing for a live-in investment.

@Christopher Martingenuinely curious what the appeal is - obviously lending to a trusted partner is one thing, but having to vet individual deals and run the risk of a 100% loss to get a 12% return seems... intense.the crowd funding sites are a non-starter with me - i will either buy actual real estate that i control, or index funds.  

Keep in mind, you have no control over the properties care, maintenance or condition while you allow the litigation to play itself out which again can take years to resolve depending on whether appeals are filed (as is normally the case).

I’m sure I will likely be paying a little more for this approach, but this simplified option is more appealing for the first one while I’m learning the processes.

DST's are appealing although I see some obvious drawbacks.

It might be worth it, but it might be better to make the property more appealing in some other way.

If we moved out and rented the main house as-is, we'd barely break even or even potentially enter negative cashflow.That's why the idea of renting out the ADU for extra income sounds appealing.