I am a firm believer that you have to live there and offset your prop tax's with zero income tax and of course be a local and self manage. then to me its like any other market in the country basically..

Do you frequently require subcontract and vendor engagement (lawn care, snow removal, building maintenance, management company etc.) and if so, do you sign contracts and require that you are listed  as additional insured on their insurance policies? 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Is the 15% down with no insurance allowed because it is inferred that the tenants will have renters insurance?

Our firm is based out of Beaufort, SC and we host a monthly Real Estate Investor Network. 

I’d recommend reaching out to a local architect or design-build firm who has experience with both home additions and ADU construction to help bring your vision to life.

Increasing your construction budget by a small amount can have an enormous impact on your overall construction budget, productivity and site safety/insurance premiums.

I know years ago a family that did have their treehouse insured. 

Agents, buyer/seller, insurance agents, attorneys, title companies, inspectors, lenders, mom & dad, relatives and so many others. 

Same with insurance or CPAs.