I have the opportunity to convert a garage into an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) which I can then rent out for about 1k/ month.

A piece of smart technology, a cool kitchen feature, even just a nice master bath accessory.

It doesn't do me much good in the Las Vegas market, but I thought members in Portland would find it useful.Understanding and Appraising Properties with Accessory Dwelling Units

Is an accessory dwelling unit that:a.

The area is zoned for mixed commercial and residential use with the allowance of accessory dwellings.

I would live in the small garage apartment/ accessory dwelling unit, while renting out the main house via section 8.

@Landon ThompsonMost communities in Illinois prohibit an accessory habitable space in a detached garage.  

However, if they're not technically separated, then I think you could live in one and the other would be considered an accessory unit, which IS allowed under the Aurora Airbnb law.

We are closing next week on a brick 4-unit (2-bd units) in the coveted Wauwatosa, WI  neighborhood at $167k. 

So I am currently renting a house in western Washington (Puyallup) while getting started in investing and wholesaling so I can earn enough cash to start further investing in my goal of rental properties.My wife and I hope to eventually buy our current rental for our primary residence from the current owners who we are sure will be willing to sell it to us.MY BIG QUESTION: Should I first use the cash to buy our house (most likely as a down payment on a conventional mortgage - and there is not much opportunity for house hacking unless I turn the detached garage into an accessory unit)  OR should I use it to invest in our first rental?