I recently contacted them and they spent a lot of time trying to sell me on their mentoring program that costs an arm and leg.

I follow the IG's for fun, but keep it free)*Find a good mentor (preferably a seasoned investor - not an agent, or someone that needs the hope of a transactional sale to share advice)*Buy a deal only if and when it makes senseI think 2024 is a great time to be on the sideline and a LEARNER.

I am 'retired' and looking for a Female Mentor who knows the So.

To become a successful real estate investor, learn through books, find a mentor, start small, diversify, set clear goals, stay financially prudent, obtain a real estate license, encourage persistence, take breaks, and celebrate small wins.

Unfortunately, I am not local to your area so I would not know of any contractors of cost, but your local meet ups, mentors, or investors could point you in the right way.

The lease is now unsecured debt… not a junior lien on the land.

Let's connect as I could lead you in the right direction and possibly even offer mentoring.

We are Buyers, Lenders, and Mentors, a tight-knit group and we work together to make money on our deals.

I am considering adding a small studio (attached junior adu) of about 264 sq feet to my home in San Jose. 

Hard to imagine a junior tiny adu was given value in a sale- an appraiser might comp it to a she shed.