How do I best figure out what is feasible in terms of clearance and its impact on the ADU construction?

Unless you are local to the market, I would consider elsewhere.I think Charlotte long term is a great market, financial hub, good airport, population growth.I think if you commit to any of these markets, you will have successGino 

If you can demonstrate a track record of executing on the business plan you set forth, the banks will continue to lend you money and as they become more comfortable with you, your loan originations will out pace your balance sheet.

While reading your post I was thinking "sell the Cali properties", but with 3-4% interest rates (and I'm assuming those are long term fixed rates) you will be best off to cash out refi (non-tax event) and use those funds to buy multifamily.

I understand that short-term rentals are only allowed in the Commercial Zone and Historic Core Zone.

There's no set point to stop; it depends on your investment goals and tax strategy.Considerations: Consult with a tax professional to tailor this strategy to your specific financial situation, investment goals, and long-term plans.

Your comment on distribution and contribution makes sense though That term is usually used for when the loan/mortgage is under your personal name and then you transferred the deed to the LLC.But if you meant just commingling funds, that's usually a no-no but you must make it clear in allocating those funds between contribution and distribution so that you have a paper-trail of what happened to that money and this way it won't be labeled as commingling

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.absolutely, yes. we feel confident about filing, but absolutely ignorant to long term tax strategy! 

It really isn't worth it, and the long-term result speak for themselves.

He can take a short term bridge up to 75% LTV, payoff the existing loan plus get 22k to fix the foundation up, then sell it at full value.