I never want to be the first to do anything. garbage deal let it go. you are talking about council variance, constructing or renovating a structure, you won't be able to get a permit. not advice but not to by the deal and not to look at the adu as anything but garbage anyone who says any differently should look at a zoning map and show me why and how an ADU makes any financial sense. you are only getting yourself into a very poor situation. tear it down and move on. 

Karen, I've talked to hundreds of investors about their experiences on both of those platforms, as well as many others.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Talking to zoning officers, I find that in some municipalities they are grandfathered in, but in others this exemption ends when the lot changes hands.What I am seeing is a picture of a huge amount of semi-rural land that is frozen in time—impossible to use and therefore impossible to sell.

Tell the tenants I think we need to talk about communication. 

However, I have seen some weird listings on this site and it also does not have the best reviews.

Found this deal through the MLS- it was listed at $249,000.  

Remember, "You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can AND WILL be used against you." when talking with a government inspector.

I came across a commercial property listed for 500k.

As long as you don't mind a couple extra emails in your inbox, get on people's buyers lists so you can see what is out there.