.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.

Interior house should be complete by this weekend except for the replacement of the rear doors. 

It's in our own self interest to pay for a bottle of soda for the community meetings we don't attend or contribute a few dollar to support sports clubs to give youngsters something positive to do.

For instance, if partner A dies, what happens, if partner B dies, what happens, if you both die, what happens, if one wants out, what happens, etc.Don't forget to cover your rear with proper insurance as well in either a JV or entity partnership.Zaid, I feel you on the attorney thing, a vacumn inside your pocket is the same feeling we all get, but a necessary one as the vacumn in your pocket can be even larger without the attorney in some instances.

Can you make the rear more cohesive with a trellis between the addition and back door?

Repairs needed are as follows:Interior paint 1,500 Exterior paint 2,500 Carpet 2,500 HVAC 3,000 Front & rear deck 2,000 Appliances 1,000 Landscaping 500 Plumbing 1,000 Gutter repairs 1,000 Misc 1,200 Roof repairs 1,000 Flooring 800 Total Est repairs 18,000 -------------------------------------------------------------I'll let them know that I am seeking funding at either of two levels: Option 1: Private credit partner for a purchase and repair hard money loan for $53,892 which will cover acquisition, rehab and their points.

Sometimes a tax issue can lay dormant for many years but rear it's ugly head at an inopportune moment.

(I'm pulling these numbers out of my rear end, FYI.

And next time when they sign the lease make sure they initial EVERY clause that either costs them money or forbids them to do things that cause you a pain in your rear.

Private lenders are where it is at today, as institutional lending is a major pain in the rear right now.You have a large spread in this deal to allow for leverage at 8% or even 10%.