It is usually difficult to take money against it from the bank, it might not be a 1:1 value add - meaning if you invest 100k into an adu it might not raise your value by 100kThat being said, it can be pretty lucrative especially in expensive and sunny CA - since building lots are no where to be found and existing real estate returns are very poor.My partner builds these units.

You can point out spots like nail holes where they hung pictures, dirty spots in the apartment needing cleaning, blown outlets they are overusing, etc.

I also got great value from a very expensive course on how to properly buy & manage residential real estate.Regardless of cost, the ones that offered low value were the ones where the founder wanted to sell education as their main business. 

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In FL PS only provides about 37% of the leads/oppertunities going through the county records offices (I have  study I have done comparing the 2 to back this up if you want me to post it/send it) recorder offices Florida and Hilsborough are obviously competitive but if your getting information before everyone else and using it fast in the market where it matters its not so competititve.If your leads are for say absentee owner, tired  landlord then you want the owner to have had the property for longer to hopefully increase motivation.

Not sure where to find a trustworthy manger.

Where I'm at, nail holes to hang objects are considered normal wear and tear.

Since my friend lived there for at least 2 out the past 5 years, he qualifies for section 121 where he can write off $250k profit from the sale of a home.

If I were new I would simply stick to areas close to where I live.

I live in Fl. where insurance is pretty costly but I am also investing in states where insurance seems less expensive.