You spent $45K to get it - $37,500 down, $5000 in closing costs and $2500 to get it rent ready.  

While you might be cheaper off the MLS, it costs you a lot of money and time to do that. 

With 100 homeowners who received a cost estimate only 5 remained in the program due to costs of a single conversion climbing up to $1M...it's just not worth it.https://citylimits.org/2023/03/13/in...about-cellars/If there was something in place that was more affordable, I'm sure more homeowners would be willing to take this route, myself included, to meet the city standards.

If you hired a management company, what was your monthly cost and what did it include?

Building Cost: - I've heard varying estimates $/ft for capex related to building a climate control facility, but what can I expect generally in total $/ft for an assumption when building 150 or 250 unit building.

Partner Driven financed the Wall Canyon Ct deal using its own capital, covering the $205,000 purchase price and $50,000 in renovation costs.

It will likely cost you more than 10% if you try to replicate this process.

It used to be an Oldsmobile cost more than a Chevy but you got a few extra do dads on it, a little bit more plush for the extra money.

And even if the ADU was on your side the cost and time to do it is such a waste when there are some many other buildings/deals in Chicago. 

Clackamas county (slightly less expensive) or Washington county (intel,Nike,Apple,Microsoft) these tech companies have increased the cost of living and house prices  (it’s higher than downtown pdx) but the neighborhoods are good and safe.