BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

If that investor hadn't planned it carefully and re-invested that money into the property or even the purchase of another then a recapture fee would hit them hard. 

I was left in limbo, accumulating massive losses the entire time.After eviction, things got even better (sarcasm alert).Huge repair bill ( as expected )Of course the 15% fee for managing those repairs.First-month rent for the next lease?

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I think leveraging the initial property even further with such tight margins is a train wreck waiting to happen. 

I'm excited you are here and ready to grow your business even more! 

Even without those challenges you had, it was still probably hard to find a buyer because of the use mix.  

•For example, a listing with three price drops and 180 days on the market would be weighted less than one with 30 contacts, no price drops, and a quick removal after 30 days.3.Open Data:•Provide direct access to each comp’s details: price history, leasing schedules, photos, and even links to the original listing sites—all without leaving the platform.These three issues have been my biggest frustrations with current tools, and I’m building this out for internal use in my market.My questions to you:•Is this something you would want to see in your market?

My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.

In southern CA, even garage conversion ADU additions are typically costing more than the value added.