It is perhaps my favorite meetup that is not associated with a larger group (such as SDRE, NSDRE, SDCRE).For the most part the lenders only lend on non owner occupied ADU, at low percentage of ADU addition costs because they know that usually the value extract will be significantly less than the ADU addition costs.  

@Rachel Chioreanu unless your project is an apartment building or Class A SFR, a GC is usually a waste of money.What you probably really need is a Project Manager from a GREAT property management company.What's the scope of your project?

It is usually dependent on the PM software used.

If you are the sole heir of a rehab property, usually the smartest move if you aren't experienced is to sell it for max value, as-is, and the repurpose that money into better, rent-ready homes somewhere else, possibly closer to you. 

I would review your PM agreement you signed to see all the terms and conditions you agreed to and how the money flows and if you are required to have an account with them with a min dollar amount for emergency repairs (usually $500-1000).

They actually will usually automatically send it to you after you close and they figure out it's a rental. 

I really see the farm going the more agritourism route than just growing veggies.So, I think the next step is to have the land surveyed so I can create a legal description and sign a legitimate sales agreement .

Particularly power related tools since those are usually discounted for Black Friday. 

Traditionally from what I have seen HELOCs are always interest only and usually variable.

Appraisers don't usually want any input from you.