Of ourse there is a cult following for some of these programs who swear by it, but again, its simple math and show the numbers. 

Why do you want to work with agents who don't understand simple things like owner financing in real estate, it's really simple.

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.

I recommend the book: "BRRRR: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple" by David Greene and Clifford Ponder.Message me if you have specific questions I can help with.

The purchase process so far as been very simple.

Keep it simple, paint and carpet, buy a good house in a quality area.

If you do not have those it will extremely hard to ever sell it to someone who will require bank/lender financing or refinance it down the road if you want to pull out cash on the ARV or future equity.The other rule of thumb is that you buy it New and that it was never on another property or location, simple built onsite or trailered in from warehouse. 

Even creating a simple model to evaluate potential deals or predict returns could be a fun way to combine your interests while gaining hands-on experience.The most important thing is to start somewhere.

Simple mistakes can be very costly.  

We go by a simple concept, just do what you agreed too in the contract, nothing more, nothing less - if that happens then we all win.