Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

Do you have documentation or links about the 1 year rule as it pertains to GSE loans? 

Unless you have something in writing, with the tenants signature - tenant will argue it is a termination by mutual agreement and he / she has no obligations to to pay you for the loss of rent or any other expanses pertaining to renting a unit.

For a very low yearly membership fee, you can get a wealth of information, make new local contacts, as well as have access to landlord forms/documents that pertain to your city/state.A quick google search of "michigan landlord association", and I found these guys:http://rpoamm.org/index.php/forms-docsNot sure if this is in your area, but, you can see there is a lot of benefit joining your local landlord association.

You're in CA so check now to see what you need to do and how you need to do it as it pertains to your state and then do it IMMEDIATELY when legally possible if she does not move out.6 - Send her another tracked letter (aside from what the state of CA requires you send her) stating that you have started the eviction process and the consequences that can come with it. 

Feel free to read through the draft ordinance and shoot me any questions.If you questions more pertain to good areas to buy and STRs, I can help with that too. 

A good appraiser will know your location and zoning designation in their head and can probably just have a 5 minute conversation of how they would "pull comps" in your given scenario, which would give you a good idea of how they'll be considering the adu's income as it pertains to value adding potential. 

The second part of my question pertains to my brother who does not have liquid assets but is able to invest sweat equity.

@Ned CareyDid get a little more information.He said it is a general trend, not pertaining to any certain type of deal, and that he is seeing it when banks sell off loans to other servicers.

Particularly as it pertains to familial status.