As an example, considering purchasing a 100k building with 40k down vs a 200k building with 40k down.

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Did they sign a lease or are they still considered STR?

RTR no longer uses that property manager, which is good to know for anyone considering working with RTR in the Birmingham area.

Simple appreciation is a gamble because you have no control over it, so don't consider it.

To add to that, you also want to consider the potential appreciation and cash flow of the new deal.

Commissions are generally considered part of the acquisition costs, which are added to the property’s basis (the starting point for calculating depreciation and capital gains).Since you’re planning to rent out the ADU, you could depreciate the ADU's share of the property over time, which may indirectly allow you to benefit from the commission expense.

Also, consider what markets are not great to invest in. 

Even if someone gives you the lay of the land, you would still want to go there to see for yourself, just as you would definitely have someone come check out Dorchester to see what they consider safe and not safe.

If your partner is a contractor and wants to keep busy, that could be a different story, but I at least consider looking at long term ownership plans and flipping as very different businesses and a lot to learn on both, so not sure I'd risk losing money and time dealing with flips.