I worked nonstop for 7-8 years building up my business but now the money has afforded me the lifestyle and freedom that is absolutely worth it.

Isn't it unlikely that a homeowner who cant afford a 2-3k tax bill would even challenge this legally?

@Kash Tacke I'm a big fan of ADU's in general especially here in the mid west, yes you could potentially be on the front of the wave, but housing density is the solution to the affordability issue, anytime you are investing with affordability in mind is a great strategy to me, and sound like there are some incentives or at least supporting winds form the local city, that in itself seems like it would be worth at least approaching an architect or contractor to bid up some plans or concepts to take tot he city.  

Hyattsville and surrounding areas are more affordable than other parts of the metro. 

I can't really afford to pay two mortgages.

If she is worried about her gas bill, she apparently can't afford to live in this unit.

I just can't accept such a constant ever increasing loss, even if I can afford it. 

If you're open to expanding your search, Columbus OH also has positive cash flowing deals at an affordable price point - $120k-$180k. 

If not, ride out the 12 months with the hard money lender.People have to make good choices and not over extend themselves just for the sake of buying something they really can't afford or that doesn't make good cash flow.

(Ironically, I'm sure a good portion of the people arguing against development are also upset with the government for not tackling the affordable housing issue.)If I were WIP and felt I just got cheated out of my right to develop that land, I would have put a fence around it.