Advice on Layout/Design: For those who have added ADUs, do you recommend standalone units, garage conversions, or a combination of both?

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

Find out what works for you and your team on smaller deals then scale up once you start to get comfortable with multifamily. 

Also, it goes without saying that if you make a procedural error (very likely as the process is designed to trip up the unsophisticated landlord, and all tenants have the right to a pro bono attorney), then you have to start the process again from scratch. 

That way you can work backwards on the land price AND your holding costs while you're designing, permitting, and building the home. 2.

For my personal properties, I design the mortgages so that I'm just above cash flow neutral. 5% of the gross income is a good number I shoot for above neutral.

Make sure to keep tenants comfortable during the process, and leverage property management companies with investor connections for potential buyers.Good luck!

Don't see any major red flags here, so long as you are comfortable in the low income space.

However, PC would vet the project and design and verify it meets all zoning standards.

I specialize in building and flipping properties, focusing on transforming houses into beautiful, functional spaces that create value for buyers and investors alike.With several years of experience in real estate, I’ve developed a strong foundation in market analysis, design, and project management.