I personally liked Bobs program and was able to make money following the steps outlined in the course.

@James W. here is a post where I outline how to figure out what denominations to bring for cashiers checks, so you can meet any amount up to your max bid:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/201...

Varinder Kumar You could save time and effort there’s a guide from LADBS or similar site that outlines ADU regulations, each city will be different but they can be 80% the same which will get you close or most answers that you want to ask the city.

My case for Detroit, rather, certain areas of Detroit is outlined in my blog very thoroughly.

You would be entitled to prorated rent during the time you are unable to occupy the home, this arrangement is outlined in the lease agreement, on page 5 item #27.

Three possible causes outlined in this article:  Here are 3 theories about why stocks are puking, and what they mean for the economyThe jobs report on Friday Feb 2 was the catalyst.  

Here is a brief outline of the process:Step 1: You open new account with self-directed custodianStep 2: Transfer funds from your existing IRA into newly established SD IRAStep 3: Special purpose, single-member LLC is created, it is owned by the IRA and managed by youStep 4: LLC is funded - IRA buys units of the LLCAll investments you make are titled in the name of the LLC, all income from those investments flowing into the LLC's checking account, all expenses directly related to the investments LLC owns must be paid from the LLC's checking account. 

Also very relevant and helpful.Of the SDIRA companies researched to date, it seems that Cama Plan has the fee schedule that is the most flexile to our needs.But, as you outlined, setting our goals is what will determine our best option.

The planner will outline the approvals process and timeline to obtaining approvals and permits (it can vary from municipality to municipality), give you an idea of what density you could achieve on the land, outline what reports will need to be submitted, outline what applications will need to be submitted, and detail the $ amount of fees that will need to be paid to the municipality. 

I'm going to research and learn more about the investor structures you outlined.