Quote from @Frank Barletta: It is more cost-effective and practical to install a large-size TV and get the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Mini consoles.It comes with games preloaded, legal, and each to swap in case something breaks. 

I’m also making the property my primary residence to lower upfront costs, effectively turning it into a house hack.With this setup of me now occupying a room and not including utilities. 

Address  |  Area | City  |  Zip Code | Beds  | Baths  |  SQFT  |  Appraisal Date |  Appraised Value  |  Link to AppraisalI have one appraisal to contribute.

Additionally, we addressed plumbing and electrical issues to make the property fully rental-compliant.

Raleigh specifically has introduced “Fast-Track Plans” designed to streamline permitting to build ADUs faster and more cost-effectively.

The biggest challenge was addressing unforeseen structural issues, which ate into the budget.

The biggest challenge was addressing unforeseen structural issues, which ate into the budget.

What little trust I had in the seller disappeared during this process.Now, three days after finalizing all that, I get a text from my agent that they have assigned a street address.

Hey David, ADU's can be really cost effective and great return on your investment.

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly?