Personally as an investor, we have recast our growth goals several times over the years, but ultimately if you invest for your lifestyle you don't need 100s of doors - that is actually counter productive.

Start ups are hard, expensive, and take a long time to get going.Have you looked on Bizbuysell, Crexi, or Loopnet, to see if there is one that is already going for sale?

The cap rate is one tool among many and this one is really only able to give an apples-to-apples comparison about the sale price across multiple commercial properties.

As @Dan H. has stated building and ADU can take a while to pay off and could affect the appreciation on the exit sale without a garage which could limit your sales to another investor. 

Quote from @Peter Tverdov: There are many popular social media posts right now portraying that DC homes are going up for sale all over the place because of DOGE cuts.

Costco has one on sale for $400 delivered.Thanks,Kelsey 

Purchase price: $270,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $360,000 Purchased a house to rent out and complete smaller but necessary renovations and cosmetic updates over time.

Staying ahead of the game by understanding how local regulations align with state bills like SB-9, SB-684, and SB-423 can open doors to exciting development projects.SB-9: Simplifying Lot Splits and Duplex BuildsSB-9 streamlines the process for lot splits and duplex construction, offering a straightforward way to increase property value and expand housing options.SB-684: More Flexibility for Smaller ProjectsFor urban lots under 5 acres, SB-684 makes it easier to pursue smaller housing developments, transforming overlooked properties and vacant lots into productive investments.SB-423: Faster Approvals, Fewer HeadachesNo one likes endless waiting.

Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Sale price: $195,000 Live in flip.

So far, the FOA is covered by the fruit production.