An average 450sf garage conversion to ADU costing $150k in a high rent rate areas like SO Cal would deliver ~$2500 monthly income.

It was just too hard to get them delivered there so I went another route.

Subto delivers much more value than its cost.

It could enable you to leverage and build more equity faster with better appreciation while also delivering a solid cashflow.Finally, I would recommend you see TONS of houses locally. 

The individuals I have connected with in the community have an innate ability to connect with individuals on a personal level, which fosters a trusting and open mentorship relationship for all who are new to this sphere.I am new to Real Estate from 30-plus years in a corporate leadership role, After being released I pivoted into joining another mentorship, that after 2 weeks paid a larger amount than I paid in Subto, I left as it was not delivering what “I” needed or expected as a newcomer.

They should not promise a level of service, and show pictures of people smiling having a picnic on their website if the business is too challenging for what they charge and they can't deliver what is advertised. 

I always recommend my favorites who I know deliver the best results!

If your bank is local, give the Tenant deposit slips and they can deliver payment directly to your bank.

So refrain from paying for anything more than materials up front;  I even tend to have them letme know quantities of what they need, and pay for it myself and get it delivered to the site, so you're not giving them money that might just walk away never to be seen again. 

Your time, energy and then delivering on your commitments will prove to an investor that you are dedicated to learning and improving your skills as an investor.