.- Expansion: Using the saved capital to invest in another property can potentially double my investment opportunities, diversifying my portfolio and increasing my chances for additional income and appreciation.Negatives from an investor's perspective:- Cash Flow Concerns: The $500 monthly negative cash flow translates to $6,000 annually, a significant amount that needs to be managed carefully.

I'm not sure how much this translates to CA, but from what the other posters are saying...there's probably something out there for you.  

Call the number on the letter, if you/your parent has trouble with talking to them due to a language issue ask for a translator.

These are, or should be standards in design and build, that translate to any and all economic markets:1 - Treat the design as the first few times (changes) you will build, and pay for, the house.2 - Treat the design as a system, made up of a series of interacting systems.3 - Understand that design is a series of decisions, with each decision impacting more than just the immediate decision you are making. 

Keep in mind once the ADU is complete your old unit will most likely become RSO which will mean any alterations are much more complex and limited.The downside of this route is that if you build the ADU now and your old house is built before 1978 you cannot split the lot because the old house cannot be on its own lot once it falls under RSO.

As others have said, the plans are going to be site specific and likely would require alteration before being approved by a local municpaility examiner for another site.

Translation: The house has lead paint and asbestos, as most houses built before 1978 do.

This also translate into being a real estate investor, into business, studies; you name it.If I'm steady for 2 weeks or 3 months sourcing and negotiating leads, how do I expect the results I want?

In fact, more times than not they are case studies for alter ego theories that can be brought by plaintiffs attorneys.   

Not sure if you are ripe for an EB5 type raise as well, but might look into that, depending on how many staff/jobs you plan to create.I don't know if you can alter the vision or modify it, but you might also consider rotating your theme each weekend/week of the month to have a wider audience.