I plan to shop around more but I’m surprised that there aren’t more funding options in California with the recent popularity of ADUs help with the leverage component. 

Hard money loans are popular for covering both purchase and renovation costs, though they come with higher interest rates.

Probably the most popular person who talks about it is Clint coons and Toby Mathis on their YouTube channel.

He further said it should NOT go to eating out or buying other items  and for sure should not be used to quit your job ( which is so popular mind set)Mr.

Originally posted by @Devin Martin:@Tyler Jahnke You my friend are a rock star, I learned a valuable lesson years ago investing in a gym, and have tried to never make the same mistake in real estate. 

This is why Wears Valley is a popular request (I don't own there).

Im a longtime investor in Little Rock, Arkansas.

and looks like a rock solid deal from a numbers standpoint as well!

@Marcus Auerbach tell him to kick rocks, barefoot.

I know most backyards are dirt/rocks in phoenix, but having a home with some sort of a finished backyard can be a big deal as it adds more livable 'space' to the home.