During this time I got pre-approved for a mortgage (because I have to finance). 

And mortgage already approved and have the money in title company.

We did have to get approval for everything on the outside of the house and although it is an extra step, the historic preservation association was very easy to work with. 

I'm currently in the process of BRRRing a property and have been approved for the funding by an HML.

She went and picked up keys to a rental on a Monday and had the approval to move in for Friday of the same week.

First step is to check with the city or county to determine if you can do what you want to do and what is required for all zoning approvals and the time frame, Ask if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting or any other special requirements. 

 1) get pre approved with a lender and 2) get a relationship built with a local agent that knows the  area and has time for your plans ....

Right now I’m waiting for my VA Consultant and my builder to get approved.

I have a colleague in LA who flips SFR's in the $800k-1mill range (with ADU's and they have never came in under valueFHA loan guidlelines do not give detached ADU's value.Though ADUs produce income, lenders cannot use the income to assist with approval as they can rents for a duplex.

Not here to complain but to post and see if there are any solutions to the obstacle I have:Was Pre-Approved for 300K Multi-family home & 200K single family home.