So they would have to produce evidence to establish that defense.

It's an interesting field to me and I'm excited to get my feet wet.Outside of this newly established real-estate journey, I work a 3-11 at a Honda engine plant, which provides me with stable income to invest with...especially in this low-cost-of-living area in the Mid-West that I reside in. 

If everything was built correctly than it may just take establishing the use since the ADU is permitted in the zone. 

Have not established LLC yet, but not sure what to do about assigning an address for the LLC because I move around a bit from the military.  

The PM (acting as agent for the seller) was in the process of screening tenants to place in the unit.We asked them to "hold their horses" as we wanted an opportunity to find an screen our own tenant and would use our own MTM lease agreement to establish their tenancy. 

In some areas, you can build a relationship with a local RE agent, provide the agent with leads, and get established as an unpaid assistant.  

Other things I am considering as we grow- sending a gift card to a local establishment ($5?)

This presumes that you have an established and trusted list of contractors who can work on the project.  

I was thinking the LLC would help establish my business for a future LOC with the banks also the the obvious liability protection would be nice.

She established residence there, she had bills in her name, mail was directed to her there.