There are so many things that can use electricity that it's going to be impossible to list or prohibit them all, and even things you permit can be used excessively, such as the computer server running non-stop to mine bitcoins.

Check to see if there  are any ordinances related to number of unrelated persons, local regulation regarding special permits probably will apply.

I am determined to find a way to make this project work and it surely does if all units are sold off independently BUT from a rental stand point I am seeing that cost of construction, plans, permits, city fees, and the dirt itself - this may not work. 

In addition to that, higher price points are sitting on the market longer, so you have to build in cushion into your pro forma amongst other things (permitting, taxes, insurance, etc).

You, the owner can act as the Contractor pulling the permit and calling for inspections. 

It sounds to me like an indirect benefit which is not permitted.

Hi @Chad Gaither, I spoke with another investor here in BP, @Grant Anderson, maybe he can help you with some insight if time permits.  

I need roofing done and was presented a cost of $28k, exterior painting of $9.5k ( 2 story SFH).For the one bedroom ADU (ncluding plan/permit), tearing down of existing garage and fence, it will be $230k.Balance on mortgage is less than $200k and the latest appraisal is at $900k.I am now approved to refi at the rate of 4.125%Before I sign the final documents, am I making a sound decision here?  

Placer County is not issuing any new permits until April 1st, 2022.

Raw land 'could be potentially good', also, if in an area that is growing fast, has easy access to the interstate- to buy and hold and sell to farmers maybe (maybe at first, while the area is 'growing up around it) or eventually to builders- but you'd have a lot of due diligence to do before buying, then you have to determine the highest and best use for the property in the end- before buying, paying for and performing perc tests every 12 feet or so, determining if the area can be serviced by city water and sewer or if the tracts would have to have well and septic permits pulled for each lot, etc.- you may lose some acreage if you find unsuitable soil or creeks or wetlands, so land can be a risky investment.