Long term aspirations for the lot is to use SB9 to split and add 1-2 additional units.Learned a ton through this process - such as negotiation, deal underwriting, renovation estimates, contractor management, etc.

Short term rentals, multi family, commercial buildings etc. https://www.cardinalinsurancegroup.com/

I would get 3 quotes from contractors on google and go from there 

Having a 24 month term on the front end will also make my job easier doing the take-out loan when it's time to refinance into permanent debt, because there's room in there for a full year of tax returns to have been done in the middle (if your exit plan is to sell, it'll also make it easier on your buyer who will presumably be willing to pay a higher price if they can get an A-paper good mortgage).Ask for a 24 month term, tell your contractor you want it done in a year (and make it financially worth their while if they can pull it off), internally/mentally plan on 18 months, and I'm putting you on notice now to do your tax returns on time, rather than extending them (don't fight me on this, please just do it).Trying to get a renovation mortgage like this for only 1 point is likely a waste of your time, but if you want to ask, after you've secured the above as a 'done deal,' go for it, can't hurt. 

Do I have a contractor that I can rely on?

You will build skills and experience in acquiring and managing the duplexes that will help you with real estate projects large and small. 

At this point we are being set back two weeks as I can't get a painter and other needed contractors in there on such short notice.

Think about moving into a building with several units close by to help pay for where you live.

Pick the kind of place to buy, like houses, buildings with many homes, or places for businesses, based on what you want, how much you can spend, and how much risk you can handle.

Hello BP I wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with what meathod appraiser's use after building an ADU?