You buy something in one year but it is consumed over several. 

If they aren't selling for $100k more when they have an ADU, then they aren't worth $100k more when they have an ADU.As, and when, consumers realize the value of ADUs for their rental potential, markets and appraisals will reflect that.

It is time consuming but I feel like if they don’t have equity you most likely won’t be able to buy a cash flowing property even with negotiating a short sale, at least in my area where average home values are over $200,000.

Debt can ruin one (credit card consumer debt) or it can be used to create wealth .

I had a clients case we took to a group like this and they helped us win against a trustee re: improper foreclosure and consumer protection laws.

And they have been rated a Consumer Reports Best Buy in the past--3/4" plywood boxes, hardwood doors, great hinges--they are not "cheap."

You show your newly renovated suite to someone, and in the portfolio you show the documents with the permits you have had approved, a prospective tenant will feel better knowing the work was done correctly and to code, and that you're not trying to get things done cheap or cut corners which may risk their health or safety.Yes it may be a bit more time consuming to pull permits.

With multifamily, more doors just means more of my time consumed renting to new people. 10X doors is 10X vacancy.Multifamily also usually has added costs for utilities like water, garbage and yard care.

However, there are plenty of online tools and free resources to analyze deals that are more useful and less time-consuming than taking an appraisal class.Best wishes.

If they don't make it easy it can be extremely frustrating and time consuming....You don't have to take all classes on campus, bonus points if you find schools that offer night/online classes.