Start to get some processes down.  

Lenders get paid at closing.Consider developing a better process to find and vet your lenders, Torianne.

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

They couldn't get a construction loan and were constantly blaming the cities being tough on their permit process.

It's a long-term learning process, but an interesting and often profitable journey - best of luck to you!

But the IRS allows this deduction to both of us, due to them taking shortcuts in their auditing process.

If you want to scale then you’ll need systems and processes so that you don’t feel so overwhelmed.

If I'm wrong in my thought process like others I'm here to hear the best advice for all of us :) 

From leaving my home friends and family I met some really good people and I hoped to share that experience and learn more about realestate in the process How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We had a mentor guide us through the process.