If you are close then just go to office and pickup the check.

Also work with trusted lenders, look for reviews, etc .. since there are many unqualified loan officers pushing term sheets to get you to pay for an appraisal and switch the terms on you at the very last minute.

Do right by them and word spreads, momentum is built and eventually you are raising money from PE firms, family offices etc. if you care to grow beyond your personal network's means. 

The best way to do this is develop a great working relationship with a real estate agent or escrow officer and they will provide you with reports for free. 

Some Digital nomads/remote workers/children back to school and office. 9.

both myself and my office manager are licensed agents

In general they will add the ADU only if it is existing living space such as workshop, bunk house, office, etc.  

Here’s how I’d move forward:Get a Real Estate JobLook for steady-paying roles like property management, admin work at a real estate office, or project coordinator with a developer.

Those apartment complexes usually have an in-office leasing staff and don't use a Realtor.When I'm trying to price an apartment, I'll go to MLS first and pull those comps.

@Gino Barbaro I did one family offices.