For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

Tough to spend $50,000 or $500,000 on gas and groceries.   

Utility Costs (Water, Gas, Electricity):- Paid monthly by the tenant unless included in rent.

That's three hours out of that manager's day, plus gas. 

we see a lot of forum posts who never meet anyone in person and then things start to go off the railsmaybe @Bob Stevens has some recommendations Hi Nicholas - unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to fly out within the time frame I'm working with, but very valid point! 

You would want to check local zoning to make sure you could build more than one as a lot goes into that beyond just being close to plumbing, electric, and gas.When you mention "a lot goes into that beyond just being close to plumbing, electric, and gas," what are the top things people tend to overlook when preparing to build ADUs?

You need to have a enough assets that you have a valid sample size.  

Because you are past your 45 day period and have a valid list in place your QI has to hold your proceeds until either you have purchased all of the properties on your list, or day 180.

Also at closing: You should provide proof that the lender is named as such on a valid hazard insurance policy effective at least on the day of closing.Regarding the closing to sell or refi, yes, your lender will just need to provide a payoff letter with wiring instructions to the closing agent.

Most lockboxes out there are not validating IDs when there are showing requests so it only takes one or two bad apples to land you in hot water with the owners.