Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIA's) also are a great place to network and find a mentor or someone to walk you through getting started.

If you’re still sorting through your taxes, it might be worth running it by your accountant. 

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Seems like with ADU you get better cash flow, but with garage you maintain better appreciation.

$400k equity is producing $1600/month cash flow for a return from the cash flow of 4.8%.  

The planning staff should be able to walk you through any options for zoning changes or variances if there's a way to make short-term rentals work in your case.

The allure of fat cash flow (at least on paper) and the low barrier of entry (down payment) never stop attracting new investors. 

Incensed deal flow by developing a large list of contacts of commercial mortgage brokers using LinkedIn.  

I found it through my realtor.

Most others find seller-financed deals through pulling data on property owners in the areas they want to buy that have a lot of equity in their homes.