Options - collect full payment for the 3 months up front and lower the deposit to secure against damages only, require insurance.

Does the time and effort behind designing, permitting, and building the ADU count towards the REP status?

America is full of quiet & desperate strugglers; you wake up one day and see someone or something failed.

There are always stats on what times are the best to call, that is not what I would look at..

That time frame will determine your RE strategy. 

Since the ADU needs a full gut, ensure zoning allows its use as a rental.

If you've had to serve a 3-day notice consistently, it's probably time to escalate things.

It is hard and will be a full time time job to do it right. 

Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.

While you're double-checking your numbers for the 17th time, a pro already locked up the property, negotiated seller concessions, and lined up financing.The real question isn’t "What surprises new investors?"