Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

Design- in my market I don’t see crappy units, they are all nice.

However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?

I’d recommend reaching out to a local architect or design-build firm who has experience with both home additions and ADU construction to help bring your vision to life.

They are designed to make it nearly impossible to figure out who owns the trust.  

As I stated above, I don't care much either way, because I am not harmed by what someone says about me on this forum, without my full name or business banner to attack.

Outside of real estate, I'm an entrepreneur and 3D Landscape Design or Outdoor Living Luxury Expert. 

It’s designed specifically for real estate, with features like rent tracking, expense management, and tenant payments, making it more tailored for property owners.However, if you’re used to QuickBooks or need more robust general business accounting (e.g., payroll, invoicing for non-rental income), you might want to keep both.Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs:For property-specific accounting, Buildium is likely enough.For broader business finances, consider running both or consulting a CPA to see if Buildium covers all your requirements.

Now working on my short term properties as I like to do hands on maintenance or designing and financial strategies as much as possible.

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