I currently have a shed in my backyard that is in pretty bad shape and I'm interested in rebuilding it as an accessory structure again (i.e. not an ADU) on the same footprint and having it as a home office.

HAR  (Houston Association of Realtors) report out for May and the Houston area is breaking records for both sales and rentals despite 2 years of Oil & Gas industry shedding jobs.

. $600 for the 2/1 unit I was living in (charging $300 to a roommate) and $360 for bottom 2/1 unit with a yard, more parking, and a shed…Using a 10% vacancy rate, 4% for capex, 12% for maintenance, and sticking with ~ $400 for utilities during the hottest months (pretending that was the cost year round), I was seeing a -10.65% CoC return and 2.2% cap rate according to my numbers when I first took over.

Here is what I have so far:At any time before, during, after investment:I or any of my team unexpectedly dies, becomes seriously ill, or injuredAn impassable disagreement occurs between any 2 parties of the investment teamA member of the investment team fails(for any reason) to uphold their agreementBefore purchase:Incorrect property valuationInability to secure financing after earnestDuring Financing and purchase:Loan executor fails to follow through with the loan.Loan executor misleads or baits me with incorrect terms and conditionsSeller withdraws contractSeller tries to renegotiate contractSeller withdraws agreement to carry loanTitle issuesDuring rehabilitation:Cost overrun - If the cost to complete a rehab exceeds the estimated cost budgeted.Time overrun - If the allotted time to complete a rehab is exceededUnforseen issues - if issues arise due to unknown/hidden problems, termite damage, mold, etcProblematic Contractors - Contractors that want to increase the bid midway through the job, fail to pay their employees, don’t show up when scheduled, fail to consistently clean, low or no skill, do poor work, fail to carry proper insurance, do not use agreed upon materials and/or finishes, use the “you can’t see it from my house” methodology, dress and/or act not in accordance with accepted job site standards, live or sleep at the job site, steal materials, supplies, and/or tools, attempt to undermine my relationship with my real estate team including agents, investors, other contractors, clients or potential clients, places lien or sues, dies or is seriously injured during project, experiences major life event that prevents or hinders their ability to continue, contractor or their employee dies or is seriously injured on the property, gets OSHA or other governing body violation(s)Code Violations - Red flagged for failing to obtain proper building and/or work permits prior to beginning project, overgrown vegetation, etcProblems Specific to Rental Properties:Tenant does not pay rent or pays lateTenant does not pay utilities/trash serviceTenant causes damage to propertyTenant does not take care of maintenance and/or cleaning of propertyTenant smokes or has pets when these things are not allowedTenant makes unauthorized changes to the property, ie painting walls, removing landscaping.Tenant allows others to move in without adding them to the leaseTenant misused the property, ie drug lab, melting plastic in the oven, spray paint graffiti on shed, parks in unauthorized zones such as the grassSomeone injures themself while on propertyHouse fire, floods, other natural disasterMajor maintenance issues such as roof replacement, appliance malfunction, plumbing leak, etcTenant violates city code, ie noise ordinances, trash and debris in yard, etcUnavoidable costs such as normal wear and tear include failing appliances, scratched/scuffed wood floors, dirty paint, worn carpet, etc.After rehab:Property does not appraise and/or sell/rent for expected ARVInterest rates go higher than expectedProperty tax increaseStricter laws are put in place that prevent finance/refinanceThis is all that I could come up with.

Did you happen to hear the Real Estate for Breakfast Podcast "beds and sheds."

Big selling points were the open layout, bonus office/den, detached garage and detached shop/shed.

Hi,Could anyone shed light on a good rate today.  6/30/2023SFH 25% down strong creditLong term rental30 yr fixedNo pointsThank you

So here is a recap of the original house..And Here is the first draft of the CAD plans for the new houseHere's my feedback from these plans..Let's keep fireplace and Windows as is, we went by there today and we can do a shed roof under windowDrop ceiling over living BKsYes desk under stairsOpen rail both sides stairs btwn foyer and diningDown shower to 4'Kitchen window to 4'Move master fireplace to Inset, built ins each sideAdd Windows both sides sitting room?

I currently have 6 single family homes and an empty lot with a storage shed on it.

Maybe you could shed some light on that?