Depending on your income level, you may be able to take up to $25K of losses.

My thinking is very rarely at the subject level, usually at an "if then" level and this is what it conveyed to me. 

Is it single level?

Rod is an ACTIVE mentor, which takes a lot of time/energy. 

Your ARV should be about the top 20% tranche of sales because you probably won't be remodeling to the same level as a flip since you will be renting it. 

For automation we also use make.com, zapier as well as go high level as a CRM to name a few

Henry, I love the hog story on so many levels!

Will the renting of ADU rise to the level of trade or business? 

If you’re below $275K, focus on high-impact upgrades like improving curb appeal (landscaping, fresh paint), refreshing the kitchen and bathrooms (new hardware, lighting), or adding energy-efficient features (smart thermostats, LED lighting).

Once you get done to that level experience really helps, visiting the area or having someone that knows the area, really helps as well.