The N 31st deal taught us valuable lessons.

You have no capital, no credit, no purchase contract, no experience in analyzing deals, and no special knowledge valuable to investors.  

From insightful articles and podcasts to detailed market analyses and investment calculators, there's something for everyone. 

(I feel like the property is quite valuable, but current revenues are small).  

Attend local real estate meetups and join online forums to expand your contacts and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.Above all, be patient and persistent.

Obviously I don't have much to offer currently in terms of local knowledge but I love connecting and sharing info and plan to be a valuable and helpful part of the investor community there. 

We want to build something landlords would actually use and find valuable.

I would recommend reviewing this 5000-word article I wrote on the topic of due diligence (much of which is about the walkthrough).

Thank you and advance.The article you reference appears to be from 2009. 

They may also not account for finishes, or budget appropriately for required permits.Try googling "Comparing Quotes and Proposals from Different ADU Builders" for a full list of what to look for (I can't link here because it's my own article).