The new buyer puts down 10% as the option fee, ($50,000 fee to our buyer) in this case, and we make the rate 10% to the new buyer for the monthly payment. 

SFR with ADU is no problem. but if you're considering adding an ADU to a multifamily property, consider the limitations you're creating on your back-end buyer if you decide to sell, or your own financing if you choose to refi. 

I've considered areas close to the Falls, but sellers seem to price it a lot higher assuming the buyer can make it up renting it short term. 

Oversimplifying it just a bit, the investor profits from:- a non-refundable option paid by the tenant-buyer which gives them the right to purchase the property within their option period- the spread between the rent paid by the investor to the property owner and the rent paid to the investor by the tenant-buyer over the life of the option- the spread between the price ultimately paid by the investor when they exercise their option with the owner and the price ultimately paid by the tenant-buyer when they exercise their option with the investorClear as mud?

I updated the bathroom/porch in the spring, and am finishing construction on a 2-stall garage (the previous garage was basically a large shed that I could not fit much in).Moving forward I am considering one of the following options to put my money and build equity:1.

Luckily my agent lined up another buyer right away.

(if the buyer wants a more solid commitment)Once a buyer has spent money they are somewhat vested in buying the property and that gives additional negotiating power to the seller.

We will hire cleaning and basic lawn care.

Vrbo automates the basics, but beyond the basics I will promptly answer.

Under contract but these buyers are getting a great home, great location, for a good price.