I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

FHA now allows us to count rental income from an ADU (additional dwelling unit) to help borrowers qualify.

Here's a video with some tips, but I recommend you watch several videos, read some blogs, and educate yourself on what to look for in a brokerage:

That will cost us about $4.8K out of pocket (our insurance deductible under our Rental Dwelling policy). 

Cameras are motion-activated, can give you alerts, you can record the video and access it from anywhere, etc.

For full protection, your mortgage company will likely still require you to carry a landlord or dwelling policy.

I've found some construction companies that specialize in ADU (Additional Dwelling Units) conversions/construction in SanFrancisco and San Diego but not as many in LA. 

Hi Chris,I’d love to see that video please.:)  

Quote from @Scott Trench: Wait... the guy who buys all the ads (through Google) on BiggerPockets YouTube videos and attempts to reach BP viewers says that Tax Liens are the best way to build wealth, asking me repeatedly and agressively why I'm not doing it? 

The bullet in the response that is standing out to me is:"(7) The accessory dwelling shall not be a short-term residential rental, as defined by City Code section 3-2-152(a)(2), for a period exceeding 120 days per calendar year."