Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

@Alec Raven this is our "bible" for PMing.https://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/tenantlandlord.p...Does your state have something similar?

I have been a loyal W-2 worker for a long time now until I was educated about the financial benefits about real estate.Thank you for the lesson! 

Who is responsible for cleaning the construction site and keeping public walk ways free and clear of construction debris since you are in CA without the ability to monitor the site?

I don't want to say too much on public forum.

Also make sure you understand everything about adding an ADU including value of the ADYPU, financing, impact from rent control, duration between initial expense and initial income, true cash flow (know the 50% rule, at 50% rent ratio initial property tax will be near 20% of income)- educate.  

There are several texas who to me are not people I would want to do business with who took millions from investors and never returned it and still is out there raising $ and people are still giving him money for education and investing which is not gonna end well for them. 

You can sell the property and hopefully break even, chalk this up as an educational experience, and try again.Next time, look for property with more wiggle room.

https://www.bizbuysell.com/ has reports and educational articles for understanding the various metrics for their listings.

Educate yourself on the difference between Checkbook IRA and Full Custodial IRA.