Check out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get a firm grasp on why that is.

Possibly if the house is 3,000sf with the basement and the comps are 3,000sf above grade. 

And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.

., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.

We can guesstimate a small bathroom to cost us $3,000, and a larger bathroom to cost of $6-7,000 with b-c grade consumer finishes and such... but my suggestion at the end of the day is to add 20% to your best guess rehab budget because very rarely does the price ever go down.Can you see how it's relatively impossible to get within $1,000?

They are billed as "a scientific approach to single-family rentals" and use "institutional grade property management," which usually means they are a tech company in real estate and likely either don't have the existing property management relationships in each area or you chose an area where they don't have enough units through Roofstock for the PM they chose to care.

I am happy to send you my neighborhood grade map to help you get started.

HUD targets average rents for an area, so just like average school grades, this typically translates to Class C property rents.In our Metro Detroit market, the MAJORITY of the claims about getting higher than market rents can be traced to a Class D Neighborhood/Property. 

., brands, grades).Referenced drawings or blueprints.Agreed working hours (e.g., 8 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri due to HOA rules).The clearer your scope, the fewer misunderstandings you’ll face.Signatures:Always have the subcontractor sign first, then you sign.

Honestly, upgrading to a commercial-grade stackable setup like Speed Queen or Maytag might be your best bet.