Starting with a conversation with a few lenders or a mortgage broker can provide you with a clear picture of what you're qualified for.

However, it does provide a foundational understanding that surpasses what the average person knows about the industry.

If you could help them by buying their house, treating them fairly, and providing the cash they need, doesn't that sound like a win-win deal?

As far as I’m aware, there are no permits for the initial construction of this structure, where can I look to verify this and if there are indeed none, how much of an impact would this have on converting the property into an ADU?

Rental properties can indeed provide a steady income stream, and it's fantastic that you're exploring this avenue.Here are a few considerations and steps you might want to take as you move forward:Market research: Keep looking at possible multifamily buildings in the Augusta, Georgia region.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

As a new agent, my advice would be to pick a brokerage that has more than 25+ active agents already in it and that can provide you an ongoing training & office support system. 

There are full custodial plans and checkbook plans as I mentioned and either of these can be set up with companies that act as plan document provider.   

Bonds have the greatest impact on mortgages due to their longevity (10 year) and mortgages are long term as well.

I don't have first hand experience with STRs, but from my experience hiring Remote Assistants directly I think that sounds like a decent rate if they provide the advertised services at a high level.