@Joseph BinkowskiDon’t forget that you can now be qualified as an accredited investor by passing the series 65 exam without any income or net worth requirements.It will cost you around $200 to $300 and will be valid for 2 years (unless you can park your license with a financial advisor firm, then it will last as long as you maintain it).It is not a difficult exam and you should be able to pass it with around 40 hours of self study with a good prep book or website.

In my market the valuation with f/f non commercial financing is typically lower than the hands off cost of adding the ADU.  

@Caleb Christopher @Beth JohnsonTypically how much does that cost?

It’s important to do your due diligence on the specific properties and local market conditions to ensure they meet your investment goals.If you'd like more information on how to finance these types of properties feel free to DM me.

There are several myths that we have to debunk before someone truly believes they can do it.You need millions of dollars to do a dealThat it’s too complicated to figure outThat permitting takes yearsIn those communities developments cost way less (think a couple hundred thousand along with a loan from a regional bank), permitting is not difficult (much less red tape), and the towns are small enough that both the city staff and the local architects and engineers and contractors all work with you to help you navigate the process since you’re all invested in making your community better.Note: The big boys can play in the primary & secondary markets.

Am I more likely to be able to add $50k or $100k of value above cost in a high Cost RE market or a low cost RE market?  

I am not familiar with any HML on a fix and flip that would not want an appraisal as well as an estimate of costs.

Hey Christian-  I understand the higher costs associated with private or hard money can be a mental roadblock when it comes to investing. 

So a room used for laundry that is 100 sq ft (quite common) costs the owner about $72,000 over the course of a decade (in today's dollars). 

Can you either rent out your current property if there’s been little/no appreciation, or sell it tax free?