What they are bringing in vs what the properties are worth likely means you could put that money in a high yield savings account, reduce the risk and probably get as much in interest as you net with the rentals.

Generally adding an ADU isn't worth it but the exception would be in high-density areas with housing crises'.

Many investors who want a leg up over other offers will do this.

Then is cash is tight find a property where the seller is motivated to sell or maybe it has been sitting on the MLS and has a high DOM.

Abernathy Insurance Agency is Arcadia-based and was highly recommended by a commercial broker.

Partially because we are fairly content with where we are at, but also because the market isn’t offering up great deals right now that we want to invest in.  

I am sure there is something I am missing here. lol    The reason people don't like to do this is that it adds a layer of complexity and expense, but it does offer many rewards.

I agree with the local experts, it's not usually a big deal, but I've seen some pretty high estimates, but normally they're $500-2k jobs at most and they shouldn't hold up the deal, like James said, but the buyer will have to assume the violations if the seller is not fixing them before hand.

Single-family homes offer reliable rental demand, lower turnover rates, and the ability to benefit from property appreciation over time.

If I jump to the end of this story first, I will tell you that at 7% interest and high market values, very little cash flows well when you take into consideration principle, interest taxes, insurance, and a $100 maintenance reserve… at least where I live in Florida - but we have really high insurance rates.