The ADU will generate a rental income of 2,000 a month.The cost to build an ADU unit in California is about $200 per sq. ft about $160,000 costThere is also the alternative to install a prefab unit made of storage containers and the cost for the same sq. ft. is $100,000.Both alternatives will generate the same rental income of $2,000 a month.If I decide to sell the house in about 5 years, having a prefab unit will not increase the value of the property as much as if I have conventional construction unit?

Alternatively they own the LLC and pay you X% of profits based on gross rents and it is structure as you are a true management company/individual.

i haven't looked recently at the advancements, but are there any alternatives to carpet people suggest, including hardwood, that don't create a noise problem.Also, since a rental, I wouldn't want it to be cost prohibitive.I also like the idea of something that is a bit less maintenance than a carpet which is sometimes a pain to clean, repair or replace when tenants move out.Thanks for any input!

I also do not want to lever the total value of the properties above 50% (this will help immensely if there is another 2008 like downturn or any type downturn for that matter)(most conservative non-traded REITs like Blackstone use around 50% leverage as well) All 8 of our properties are very similar to this one example below.Using 5% Vacancy, 7% Repairs, 7% Capital Expenditures, 0% Management (self managed) in rental analysis calculator -Property A (paid cash) Year 1Purchase price: $80,000 Rent $1000/mo or $12,000 annualTotal Annual expenses $5,240Total Annual cash flow $6,760Cash on cash ROI $6,760/$80,000= 8.45%-Property A (Traditional 30 year fixed, 25% down, 5% rate, $2,500 closing costs) Year 1 Purchase price: $80,000 Rent $1000/mo or $12,000 annualTotal Annual expenses $9,105.12Total Annual cash flow $2,894.88Cash on cash ROI $2,894.88/$22,500= 12.87%-Property A (Alternative Lender 10 year, 25% down, 5% rate, $2,500 closing costs) Year 1 Purchase price: $80,000 Rent $1000/mo or $12,000 annualTotal Annual expenses $12,876.72Total Annual cash flow -$876.72Cash on cash ROI -$876.72/$22,500= -3.90%-The one alternative lender I found does not make sense as it creates a negative cash on cash return.

Alternatively, I could see how a single story prefab or modular might make sense.

Maybe a co-working space or professional like a builder/remodeler, real estate brokerage, mortgage broker, therapist, chiropractor, massage therapy, dentist, doctor etc.

These were physical therapy interns for medical facilities or people moving into the area permanently. 

Are there ways to use an alternative phone number online or for cheap?

You may be able to find a lender that offers alternative financing with less than 25% down however it will not be a Fannie/Freddie loan.  

I imagine there are imbedded fees that might exceed agents commissions, but I’m looking to move some personal properties quickly, and this seems like an interesting alternative to the traditional process.