I'll throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

For example the license should not only have a cost but also require at least some compliance training targeting some of the most common issues/complaints.

At the end i will add a list of items why adding a single ADU in single family zoned areas may not be the best RE option.The most common value add is via a rehab.  

Seems like a common scenario for some of the active military we've helped in the Tucson area recently, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

No money down is out there but it's not common and comes with risk

Things that I think are obviously common sense are in fact completely incorrect.

These are also the banks that are more commonly relationship lenders and will allow your originations to out pace your balance sheet if you are consistently able to execute on the projects they fund for you.

We are looking for 3 year lease if that is acceptable with you.My initial reaction was to decline this offer.

This is common for that build time frame.

If you have hired a specialist to perform a cost segregation study of your real estate property, they will likely use one of the six most common methodologies recognized by the IRS.