Some jurisdiction recognize this and allow large number of ADUs which compounds the NIMBY against ADUs.

After 10 years this would be a difference of $120K on one home vs $600K on five homes (not counting compound growth).

It is the leverage that compounds the return without value adds.  

Check their calendars to see how full.Area's like Broken Bow, OK seem to have a lot of success with smaller cabins. 2/2 for example.

@Michael Lynch Joe is trying to stress the power of compounding.

The numbers showed that option 2 closes the performance gap as I approached my target retirement age (65+) and exceeded it in retirement.My calculation does not factor in equity appreciation - just compounding of present value.I like the fact that option 2 gives me income while waiting for retirement. 

I'm not an expert in this, so I will bow out. 

It's the idea of compounding interest.3.

Hi Melissa,I'm not a fan of building inspectors lolThey make everything look very severe.This doesn't look like anything major IMO.Depends on how much the foundation wall has bowed in the basement.Do you have a trusted contractor that you could ask for advice?

I'll have to try it.What kind of cleaning compound do you use?