I initially paid out of pocket for most of the interior updates / rehab costs when the family moved in, but now it could use new roof shingles (which we've got estimates on) and some minor updates in the kitchen and garage.

For FHA, you typically have to occupy the home, at least initially.

I would first show some sympathy and let them know sorry they have to go through this.Next I would schedule an initial inspection of the unit asap to make sure it’s not trashed.

@Taro Wichman @William Hollis I wish I would've seen this when you initially posted it!

The low initial investment and high resale value made it an attractive opportunity.

For those interested in seeing an expansion of the ADU ordinance citywide, consider signing the petition in the link above as this initiative seems to be gaining some steam in city council with a new proposed ordinance.

The initial estimate for job gains in April was 175,000.

After initial research start calling real estate professionals and see where they invest.

@Rodrigo Barreiro PujolYour plan to house hack in Austin with a $25k initial investment is a solid start.

Normally, if the policy values the loss on Replacement Cost, they will initially pay the loss at the Depreciated value, once the damaged area is rebuilt, then they pay the additional amount (up to the limit on the policy).