If I proceed with adding one unit, around 1500 sqft, the construction and approval costs may amount to approximately $450K, which would bring the total property value to around $1.35 million.Given that some three-unit properties in Canton have sold for less than $1 million in the last two years, I'm uncertain whether adding this one unit and renting it out would be a wise investment.My questions are:Is adding a single unit worth the investment considering the current market trends in Canton, MA?

To save money on closing costs and interest.

Be good with your numbers, those are: ARV (based on comps), repair costs and MAO which will allow you to squeeze in your cut in the assignment of the contract.

Negotiating a security deposit amount is not a red flag for me, especially with over $10K in estimated moving expenses (professional movers) and move-in costs (1st month and security).

 (15T X Sale price, minus sales costs, minus purchase price, minus a capex.

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

Because of material participation (I self-manage)/bonus depreciation/cost seg, we’ve been able to get all of our taxes back both years so far.We cannot keep going the way we have for two years, so that’s not an option.

Has anybody found an effective way to combat this?

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I would want to keep extra for reserves along with contingencies, plus if anyone in the area has stored away the 10,000 for a cost segregation details on that would be helpful too.