My father is a contractor so we will be able to complete most of the work ourselves while keeping costs low and add equity.

Costs and Timeline: The process of splitting and developing lots can take time (1.5 years) and may involve significant costs for permits, construction, and other development fees.If you want to learn more about how SB-9 can work for situations like this, check out our website "CityStructure" for more info and helpful resources.

They just came out with a BabyBox, even smaller one that circumvents state housing lows and falls in as an RV.

.✅ This avoids wasting time screening unqualified tenants.3) Before Lease Signing (Final Step)✅ Run the background check before approving the tenant, so you can verify:Credit history & income stability Eviction & rental historyCriminal background (if applicable in your state)Final ThoughtThe best time is after the showing but before lease approval—this ensures you’re only screening serious applicants while minimizing wasted time and costs.

What happens if you buy the SFH and hate renting it by the room but the cost to maintain is too much by yourself.

Sounds like you need to have a relationship with a couple of good contractors, 40k for vinyl siding sounds high, what was the material cost.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

-Transfer the property into an LLC – This may allow me to take ownership while potentially avoiding property tax reassessment, however this sounds like an involved process-Establish a living trust for my aunt and mother – The trust would specify that I inherit the property upon their passing and provide step up in cost basis but i'm worried that the living trust can be modified to have me removed (who knows what can happen) - My mother is somewhat volatile.I would like to live in the property and my mother will live in her second property with her husband. 

My total cost is 40k, can resell at around $130.

We're looking to gather info about likely cost, pitfalls, time required, considerations when obtaining financing, etc.