Inspectors here often call out a reverse grade sloping back towards the home as possibly causing water to drain towards the home and thus into the crawl space or basement. 

Even for retail space, I see businesses in shopping centers with barely 2 parking spots per 1000 sf when the requirement is 4.

I have a pretty good knowledge of the MF business but admittedly not too much in the general commercial space. 

We got two deals in 60 days and then about 3 months after that we partnered with a colleague on a commercial self-storage deal to break into the commercial space.

Hey Real estate champions, what option sounds best to you, if the intention is to get best return on real estate investment,  good cashflow,  cash on cash, less vacancy,  low maintenance, least hassle, and expect property appreciation over time etc might not go for BRRRR currently, due to time constraints, and it's tough in bay area.but considering, open to anywhere in US (but not a fan of snow) , and down payment is not a problem (although there is a max limit,  but let's assume it's not critical to put 100k - 500k down payment ) Option 1- Go big, all in, one apartment complex may be 20 -40 +units  in TX, AZ, FL or where ever its possible, hire onsite manager.Option 2 - Invest small, buy multiple duplex/ triplex etc. near by,  try to manage self to save on prop mgmt Option 3 - Go for multiple single family homes near by, manage self. easy to sell/buy individually if needed Option 4 - Go for Land, rent space for RV parking,  mobile homes etc .

Basically your ADU cannot exceed 50% of the total living space if it is attached to the main dwelling unit on the lot. 

The biggest issue in the Private Lending space is that you are living in the home.

A judge would ask to look at the lease, and if there isn't one then it's the owners property so I would assume they have the right to use it however they please and you have zero rights to the space.

Ask the standard questions: age of the home, size of the home and lot, number of beds, baths, is there a garage (attached or detached), any recent renos (were they inspected or permitted), how much of the space is finished, etc.

Anyone who is in this space would love any tips or pointers.