Since ADU rules were liberalized by Seattle in 2019 (one attached + one detached allowed on any single-family lot, no owner-occupancy requirement, no restriction against separate sale). a number of spec builders in Seattle have been building what may look like a townhouse triplex but is legally a single family primary homes plus two ADUs, one attached and one detached. 

There is also an addendum that allows the seller to stay in the home as long as they need, provided they sign a lease agreement with us. 

Some background I am retired and sold down some of my highly appreciated rental business assets in early 2024 and I will have around 1/2 Mill Capital gains for 2024 taxes.

So I met with a gentleman yesterday who is an Executive and Business Coach.

Or are holes after move-out just part of the cost of doing business?

Several years ago, even with high cash flow from a business, I felt fairly locked out of the places I wanted to purchase due to endlessly rising prices and rates that required constant underwriting revisions to the point where it wasn't worth the time expense. 

It has proven to be more difficult to set up than expected mainly because of having to use a third party company for a physical business address1.

I would also say it depends on your goals and what your business currently needs.

Does your mortgage allow you to strip this down to the studs.

The first three companies the warranty company assigned the job to refused the job as they were too busy.