It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

You have provided a variety of situations where doing a cost segregation study would be useful.  

In general it is not worth building a single ADU for a variety of issues but the largest is the cost to add the ADU is typically far greater than the value added by the ADU.  

I'm new to real estate investing in general but excited to learn about all the complexities, intricacies, and varieties. 

Repurpose the money into a variety of different options.

how revealing that you don't find it disturbing that:Marco Santarelli was soliciting investors by email and on their internet web site up until June 20th, when Marco Santarelli who signs the email as Founder & CEO, sent out his email suspending payments without previously mentioning any problems.

McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.

For instance:If your area has many corporate offices or conference centers, you're likely to attract business travelers.Family-friendly suburbs with parks and schools often attract families.Downtown locations near nightlife are popular for groups and parties.Review Competitor ListingsSearch for successful Airbnb listings in your area and study their target audience based on:The language in their descriptions.Their reviews (guests often reveal the purpose of their stay).The amenities they offer (e.g., desks and Wi-Fi for professionals, cribs and baby gates for families).Evaluate Your Own SpaceYour property’s layout, amenities, and location may naturally cater to a specific audience.A cozy 1-bedroom apartment downtown might be ideal for professionals or couples.A 3-bedroom house with a yard might appeal more to families.Proximity to nightlife might cater to party groups.Experiment and AdjustIf you're unsure, start broad and monitor who books your property.

Of course a visit to the county records office and -correct reading of the legal description would reveal that the tennis court lot was the one being sold.  

Over time, I hope to try a variety of strategies to see what works best for me as I grow.