They will require you to pay for an appraisal on that property to prove it. 3. they will scrutinize the size of the property you are coming from vs. the property you want to buy.

But the location of your QI isn't really that important as long as they are set up for a nationwide footprint and have demonstrated experience that will serve you well. 

You would be correct, we hold broker's licenses here in NC, but the way agency is structured here is with a Broker-In-Charge (BIC) essentially serving the same purpose as a Broker in other states.

Depending on the size of the deal, the partners, and the capital available you will incur debt to acquire these properties.

I look at MF deals of varying check sizes all the time.

For the size of your proposed adu, highest and best may be as a duplex (if zoning allows) and the appraiser may appraise as a multi fam. 

I'm sure this is something your attorney will cover with you but there are very specific requirements for giving notice and the schedule of payments due to tenants so make sure to read up on that prior to serving them.Best of luck!

Nothing is a one size fits all, it's just not that easy.

If two small-medium sized units are converted into a larger 3b/2b unit, the rent will be close to double.2.  

However, the heloc has accomplished what I needed and continues to serve the purpose well.