Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

The short answer is yes, they should provide you with an itemized reciept and if they are markign up, that should be a clear line item.

For decades many of America's largest companies have sold items to our Gov at crazy high values.

I've read a couple of Brandon Turner's books now and have been getting really into the mindset to start this journey.A couple major items I'm initially thinking of is where to start.

Year 2 had some large expenses, including some CapEx items (water heater, roof).

If the credit items reported are up to date with no late payments that is generally good enough for me.

It could be 24 hrs if you are not checking these items.

@John Underwood good feedback I appreciate it.I am viewing the property Friday so will have a better POV on landscaping maintenance then.I hadn’t considered the other items you mentioned, so thank you!

Replacement Cost PoliciesCash Value: Reimburses the current, depreciated value of an item.

If you are just starting, I would think on a leveraged purchase, $200 a month in todays market, that is assuming the home is fully renovated and capex items are fairly new.