That could be as simple as adding a couple large strips of electric baseboard in the downstairs to provide heat in an emergency.

Hey everyone, I've been reading on real-estate since a few months before we bought our first in January and I've caught the bug.

, Fence 2 acres $20,000; Gate system $15,000;  Electric $7,000;  Security $7,000; road rock $20,000; driveway entrance $??

Commercial space rent in the area for similar properties is $3000-$4000/mo but property taxes annually are $25k+, insurance $6k+ and other expenses such as trash, water, heat & electric, etc. 

Do refrigerator, range, faucets, toilets, kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, rough plumbing, siding, roof, HVAC, fencing, rough electrical, hardscape.

Water, electrical shutoffs, and how to reset outlets if they trip.Use cross collateralization of stocks for your down if possible.  

Multiple improvements done on this duplex in 2021, including new roof, gutters, flooring, drywall, electrical, appliances, and heating/cooling unit for the second floor.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Whirlpool-1-6-cu-ft-Electric-Sta...$1599 combo unit at Home Depot.I would look for a local laundry facility and go talk to the owner, those guys can tell you what machines work and which ones don't.

Go to school and finish “ No Quitting” One went to college and graduated, with no debt because they worked all through college and applied to enough scholarships to make your head spin.One left home early and found consistent employment currently a young supervisor( now married with kids)The last one stayed home like first one got a trade in the electrical field (graduated).Then I told them no outside debt, you are getting houses.

Electric Meters: I doubt the even if the ADU is a separate structure they have a separate electric meter as they were mainly used for guests.