I actually wonder what is more cost effective: Build an ADU from scratch OR convert the garage into an ADU and build a new garage.

.✅ Facebook Marketplace & Local FB Groups – Surprisingly effective for MTRs.✅ Direct Bookings & Google My Business – If you want to cut out OTA fees and get repeat guests.✅ Corporate & Insurance Placements – Reaching out to relocation specialists can land solid long-term bookings.

Are they really more effective in increasing STR performance?

In short, this would be an entirely appreciation-based investment.Given the state of the economy today, with high interest rates and the seller-buyer lock out effect, I want to discuss the pros and cons of this investment at length, specifically in the context of all the other properties / neighborhoods that I have been evaluating. 

If this is something you do have you found it effective?

You will be left waiting years, with your own domino effects and legal bills, for the mess to resolve.

Quote from @Heath D Wallace: Quote from @Nick Rutkowski: @Heath D Wallace Cats can damage your property if not maintained correctly, if your apartment has carpet then cat urine is can get soaked in it if the cat pees on your floor.

They must be resolved through corrections, filings, inspections and sometimes fines.Some of the most common construction violations include Work Without a Permit, Stop Work Orders, Vacate Orders, and Failure to Maintain violations.

Wondering how I can trade my expertise + experience for income - Building small cost-effective market-based tenant focus groups?

In a house of that price range people will view the minisplits as cheap even if it is just as effective.