Both areas have a strong rental demand, and while property prices have seen a healthy appreciation, they still remain relatively affordable compared to San Jose.

These houses can be ready for occupancy in as little as 90 days after the slab goes vertical, and I have the data and machine manufacturer support to substantiate this.Our goal is to build for $150,000, with an additional aim of keeping site work, land costs, underground fees, soil samples, etc., within a $50,000 budget.The plan is to finished homes for $200,000 total.

These types of conversations are hard, but I've found if people would just communicate in a healthy manor, it solves a lot of problems.

I wanted some healthy space in between them as well. 

The county should have a decent record of what’s under the soil.

More often than not, the investor can recoup the investment inside of 4 years which is a healthy return and what makes ADU additions a very viable strategy here now as opposed to buying another property. 

Consider areas with a healthy rental market, amenities, and solid career prospects.

The purpose of your policy and system is to handle the matter in a business-like manner, train your Tenant to obey the HOA governing documents and to prevent yourself from being fined by the HOA.You should maintain a healthy distance from your Tenants and not get involved in their personal affairs.

Is this what a healthy project looks like to a GC? 

Your repair budget I think is likely healthy, of course depending on the amount of upfront rehab that you do.