I would have to get with the property manager and mimic the exact plans they have set up in the lease, all of which were probably customized by the PM to get a few extra dollars.  

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

I am a satisfied customer.

Do you see Nike cold calling customers or driving for dollars?

They have other nice benefits also such as not charging for appraisals if the deal doesn’t close, a great reputation amongst local listing agents with meeting deadlines/ great customer service/ getting the job done with no b.s. and they can often close in under 14 days. 

This hands-on approach can provide invaluable insights into the industry and your property's performance.Both self-management and professional management have their advantages, as investors have highlighted.

Expect a custom ADU to take 9–18 months, with 3–6 months for design and permitting and 6–12 months for construction, depending on complexity and contractor availability, and the speed of processing permits.

These experiences highlighted the need for thorough inspections and budgeting for contingencies when tackling older properties.

They claimed they didn't want to tell me that my money was not in the REIT for a month because they first wanted to figure out a solution to offer myself and other customers (red flag).

I don't know what the issue is/was, but I think a lot of customers want to play games and he probably did his best to keep them on the straight and narrow.