It’s a way for people to flex.

Rent out a room (or rooms) to people you screen very well. 

I would recommend an unbiased party (not anyone on the agent’s team, maybe an experienced local investor) do a video walk through of a property you’re considering an offer on if you can’t see it in person.

It's essential to review the plans carefully, ensuring they align with your investment goals and local building codes before making a purchase.From my experience, BlueBeam provides the most seamless and fast collaboration between people on the project (architects, builders, owners, investors, etc.)

Some people do well with it.Good Luck.

So you are acting as a GP of a Qualified Opportunity Fund, taking capital from outside people?

The VA loan is a powerful tool with a lot more to offer than most people are aware of, a good agent will help you maximize its potential to kick start your REI journey. 

If I would not consider fighting this, it means few people would.I hope you knew this could happen as part of your due diligence when adding the JADU  Good luck

Most people prefer a detached property with some land on it because they're easier to resell than a duplex one.

There are calculators online but make sure you are familiar because I get a lot of people call me because their loan officer failed to run the numbers and they are getting ready to lose a deal or earnest money.If you want to go FHA you can always put more down but I would take a look at Fannie Mae as well for High Balance areas.