I am trying to tabulate Business that may have higher depreciation but yet help me build wealth in form of real estate or potential customers for variety of services. 

It's great that you're focusing on building a solid foundation before diving into real estate.

My goal, over the next five years, is to utilize real estate in lieu of my current hourly consulting income, by building a portfolio of rentals.  

Quote from @Franklin Marquette: When building ADUs, do they generally create value uplift for the property in the same way that the main house is valued?

You might also start building relationships with a local real estate attorney if you haven't already. 3.

Inspections are more frequent. 

He's an agent with RE/MAX, one of the largest franchises with a great training program and a lot of tools for their agents to use and build a successful business.

However, some investors are fine with this strategy if they prefer to minimize their upfront investment and plan to refinance in a few years, especially with potential interest rate cuts from the Fed this year.At the end of the day, it’s all about investing in a growing market, selecting a solid neighborhood, and building a strong team to support you.

They can provide access to off-market deals and connect you with a network of contractors familiar with BRRRR projects. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agentsProperty Manager - Choose a PM with Section 8 expertise to ensure smooth tenant placement and compliance with inspections and rent guidelines. 

Since your lot is already zoned RS3, you can (by right) build a new SFH or 2-flat.