Opting for mid-grade materials will help stretch your budget.Structural/Mechanical: If the home needs a roof, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work, that can take a big bite out of your $50k fast.

(to actually take advantage of the economy of scale) I am not sure even that is a rare gem.

And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.

Conventional can be a good starting point for your first properties because of the lower rates, but for entities and if you are planning to scale, DSCRs are great option since they focus on the property’s rental income rather than your personal income.

If you have at least $2,000 to spend or once you scale to that point you could run ads to get your seller leads to come to you and usually these people are just scrolling and your ad pops up that you're looking to "pay cash for homes." 

I look forward to learning and scaling with like minded people! 

If you want to scale then you’ll need systems and processes so that you don’t feel so overwhelmed.

A young population plus a growing industry makes for good long term investments, but unless you are really scaling the cashflow can be hit or miss. 

To tip the scales in the cashflow column I say "buy in all cash.

I did the environmental permitting for large scale solar developments that were done on federal land.