If you fail to pay and the 30 day period to respond has passed, you may be required to start the process over (my office requires this).

So they can be a good place for you to learn what these offerings typically look like and come up with your own unique due diligence process.

After talking to 3 companies, you should have a median price of what the cost will be.Keep in mind, a professional company tends to have processes in place to increase efficiency like inventory management and 24/7 phone coverage.

@Jessica Uresti construction is NOT a linear process and rarely goes as planned!

Finding the right team to assist you in your journey is what is most important, that way you have guidance, experience, and a partner that is looking out for your success in your investment. 

I’m in the process of learning about crowdfunding as a real estate investment option - to invest my money - for returns.What is your favorite real estate investment crowdfunding platform?

I would say because Lawton is more affordable than most metro cities in the country, barrier to entry and the capital risk would be relatively lower.However, if you're only going to be there for 5 months I would be careful as I would recommend getting familiar with the area and getting to know some trustworthy contractors who would be able to keep an eye out for you.Having a team around you is key to success.

Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

You should investigate the appeal process for assessed values.

I would rather just add an ADU instead of  going through the variance process to change the zoning