Quote from @Brandon Ly: Hi @Adam MayberryFirst off, thank you for offering to answer any questions we have regarding SB9/ADU. 

Offer to pay them off in 5-10 years at a higher interest rate.

This WAS commented on (thankfully privately) when I stocked Aldi toilet paper.

If the place is in decent shape I would offer to credit it toward the next month's rent and write addendum including no future pets.

Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Vidit Maini Starting your business as an LLC taxed as a C corporation offers flexibility but involves double taxation unless you elect S corp status, allowing profits to pass through to your personal return.For tax savings, deduct startup costs, track business mileage or vehicle expenses, and consider a home office deduction.

They perhaps can build cheaper than you can, finance cheaper, operate cheaper and to get it leased up, offer things like 1-2-3 months free rent. 

My guess is he has seen sellers harmed in a big way in low value low credit markets he works in so for sure could have a negative bias.And this goes for Sellers to right now many are getting approached since you have armys of folks making offers this way ( I get them monthly and can tell they are sub to training disciples based on the offers they make) unsophisticated seller who does not engage a very good RE attorney to help with these is taking a massive risk

Understanding your market, what you are offering, and the kind of tenant you can expect to attract and KEEP will help you determine how to screen.

I know of a lender that offers a 0% down, owner-occupant conventional loan that is a fantastic option for househacking.