I can run some numbers and share some options on the financing side if you like.

If you want to run few scenarios reach out. 

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OP run the numbers for us.  

Ebooks, podcasts like @Bonnie Low suggested and start running numbers on every deal you see until you know how it all works.

The parking for the ADU will run along the side of the primary w plenty of space for back to back cars.

To live multiple states away and run a string of successful C-class long-distance BRRRRs anywhere in the Rust Belt is practically impossible.

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Seems interesting run a split test see if it works out for you.

I did everything I could to keep everyone on track, but some are just bound and determined to run off into the weeds.