Raytown is arguably a better area than Independence.

Arguably this is the number one way to secure tenants for a space and requires many calls and prudent follow up.Overall I think this would be your best bet for providing the best service to your investor friend and would be a great learning opportunity for you.

Arguably even harder to do with built in equity.

But, if you were using the unit anyway, i guess its arguable that rent is due.

Second, and arguably the #1 most important is; Presence. 

(Although it is arguably not the best use of your capital)But if you need to raise financing, you need to know upfront what the terms would be, otherwise you are introducing high risk in this endeavor.For example, you could assume that you would borrow renovation money at 5% on an interest only loan.

Another draw back with neural networks is that while they will have a high degree of predictive power while they are live, they are like a black box that gives the user next to zero insight into they "why" behind the market actions, which is arguably more useful than a simple: this will sell for that. 

But, wow if I understand you correctly they really dropped the ball.If I understand the essence of what you're saying correctly they pressured you (arguable duress) into maxing out your cards and then when you signed up quickly vanished on you and didn't provide the support they claimed (possible fraud.)Well, it will cost you, but yes, get a lawyer to write demand letters.

I've looked into building free-standing ADUs (garages with apartments on top), but I've had trouble getting those strategies to pencil out--the cost to build is often too high...but, I'd be interested to hear if anyone in SLC has succeeded with that strategy...House hacking is arguably the best way for new investors to get started, so I'd definitely recommend reading up on that if you haven't already...A good portion of my portfolio was built via repetitive house hacking--it's a great strategy because it's relatively simple, relatively low-risk, it can produce great returns, and it provides TONS of invaluable experience related to REI and property management.Just a heads-up: building an ADU in a basement can impact the property's value (and not always in a good way).

Arguably we are still at the peak.