As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Recent sales in the neighborhood are also not updated. 

Any specific neighborhoods you recommend looking into—or areas to avoid?

Let me know if you’d like insights on specific neighborhoods, market data, or connections to local property managers and lenders—I’d be happy to help!

A few things that newer investors should note:- it took 13 years to get there, you have to be patient- rents are high at about $1,750, so probably a quality neighborhood- looks like that is after vacancies, probably low turnover?

Soudns like you're in a great spot.

Years ago, a friend of mine took on a similar challenge in an older neighborhood near Chicago..he opened up the top floor to create a master suite that felt less like a converted attic and more like a boutique hotel room.

Would love to hear form some Multi-Family owners/operators in these markets about pros/cons and specifically neighborhoods to avoid.My wife and I have been to Columbia SC many times and, while we have never been to Little Rock Arkansas, we plan on going in Late March! 

Don is spot on in illustrating the pitfalls, both obvious and no so obvious!