Quote from @Samantha Benz: Hey everyone, I am a brand new investor and member of the Bigger Pockets Community.

What type of lights do you have that are $250 more than usual (was this over the course of a month)... 

Upward Angle with Golden Hour SunWhy it works: Adds drama and makes your property shine.How to nail it: Capture the light hitting your property’s standout features.Example: This listing4.

The first house that I bought was 17 years old, 3 br, 1.5 bath, brick ranch house with hardwood floors, Andersen windows, ceramic tile baths, gas heat and a brand new roof. 

Also, what if you spend thousands of dollars on a brand-new DADU, only to have the seller reaqcuire the house?

I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets and just recently moved to Los Angeles County.

You don't need to save up $100K or quit your job today in order to become a successful investor. I started 23 years ago and bought my first property with 3.5% down using an FHA loan. I had to borrow the down payment f...

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

The Simplified REI brand (you can find it on facebook or BP) are some really good meetups.

If your manager is just 'keeping an eye' on things, collecting/reminding on a few rents here and there and some light cleanup while being compensated in free or reduced space rent then classifying them as 1099 subcontractor is great.