They market as “lock in now at today’s prices and reap the benefits later”  but that is just not the reality.

But... what I need to review is how this is achieved as I would benefit from building the new unit as an ADU.

Not the most scalable method, but I like the benefits it affords me while I am still a smaller operation.Completing 500 builds in just over 10 years is impressive for someone who just sorta fell into it.

You need to do a cost-benefit analysis to determine if it's worth it.  

How many years managing is equivalent to the benefit of the 20% down? 

I’d love to hear your experiences, especially if there were unexpected benefits or challenges.Looking forward to your insights! 

That self-sufficiency test is sometimes the killer on 3-4 units, but the conventional 5% down option has benefits too and that's how I got into my first multi-unit househack.  

So, I feel that for a balanced discussion, this string can benefit from knowing Grocapitus’ returns, since Neal founded it in February 2018, when he resigned from Financial Attunement.

The estimates provided in the book are probably 30-40% lower now, but the real benefit may be in the structure/approach of how to estimate costs.

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.