Some folks like the robust approach of a Quickbooks for their personal properties, whereas others get by on a spreadsheet.

I am going through the same thing with the Long Beach school district; they insist that they are exempt from SB13 and that I have to pay school impact fees to develop my 500-square-foot ADU... very frustrating. 

Need a job done by this Friday possibly. 3 rooms approximately little over 300 square foot.

It's also economical on a per-square-foot basis, since an extra bedroom doesn't require much more in terms of mechanicals.

This was a 3000 square foot house with four large bedrooms and three full bathrooms a d it was full of stuff. she left a ton of trash, but her actual possessions were all high-quality items.I hired three helpers, came up with an hourly rate, and we packed up every last bit of her stuff and placed it in storage.

To answer your question:  Why isn't there more articles on Bigger Pockets about situations similar to yours is this:  It is a complex question that one shoe does not fit every foot. 

You're most definitely right, gotta swing and try to get your foot in the game. 

Bought at $76 a square foot.

@Jim Bray Partnering with someone who has experience is a great way to get your foot in the door for financing. 

I am not concerned about saving Seattle's $350 a foot price for their apartments (low end).