It’s humiliating to call customer service who has no idea what is going on and can’t quite transfer you to property manager.

Hopefully you can identify with some part of my story and if you’re not at my level yet, you’ll be encouraged by how I got here.

This is a great point. and encourages me to keep monitoring and changing the price. 

I don't think I could justify custom cabinets for a $1500 rental. 

I encourage you to visit the teams you are interested in potentially working with.

This will serve as proof of notice sent.I encourage you to do this today. 

I would have to get with the property manager and mimic the exact plans they have set up in the lease, all of which were probably customized by the PM to get a few extra dollars.  

Expect a custom ADU to take 9–18 months, with 3–6 months for design and permitting and 6–12 months for construction, depending on complexity and contractor availability, and the speed of processing permits.

Private lenders often offer more creative solutions, like interest-only payments or custom timelines, which can be a game-changer if you’re working on a unique project.

I would encourage you to learn the market you plan to invest in now and to continue to learn about the different methods of investing.