Due to the cost of living crunch, San Jose and many other California Cities have relaxed the planning requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).

Enjoy the natural light from the large main floor windows. 3 season porch for relaxing!

(I think Adam might remember the specific timing better than me).2)  The building rules relaxed for setbacks and roof height in 2019 so we where able to build higher and closer to the property line. 

Relax!

Your plan provider can confirm whether or not it matters as a duplex.One technique for starting investing is staying as a renter and taking advantage of primary residence financing and other benefits, just like your potential duplex here (15 year 401k loan, easy insurance, FHA loan, etc.) and then you do something similar again with property #2 (even if you don't plan to leave property #1).  

We just got back from a vacation.It was really stressful before we left and we had some conflict over the vacation, too - However, things seem to be more under control and I feel more relaxed- however, we have wondered if it feels easier to manage our time, as we scale and grow our portfolio.I can see the financial results but it still feels at times like a constant struggle to get reliable help.  

We do have a deal that she can only use them for educational purposes until she is fully finished, then it's up to her to decide.The other advantage of this technique is that she is learning the business, both in having to get her hands dirty in the rehab and cleanup (TOTALLY what a 12/13 yo loves...not) , and now in following the financials of managing a rental.  

To be honest I wouldn't recommend doing things you may hear on the podcast like letters just because its just because the technique is really over-saturated in the greater Boston Area.

I'm still in beta and am redoing this exercise now as a retiree.A couple of techniques I used back then: Tony Robbins sold the cassette tapes Unlimited Power that helped me identify and prioritize my short, medium, and long term goals.

I'm currently marketing for off market deals through direct mail and other various marketing techniques.