I’d recommend reaching out to a local architect or design-build firm who has experience with both home additions and ADU construction to help bring your vision to life.

It sounds like the podcast you’re looking for might be the one featuring Jeff Thorman from HomeRenovisionDIY.

Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

Design- in my market I don’t see crappy units, they are all nice.

However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?

Full disclosure, I recently started coaching rehab for them since I have 20 years experience in remodel and design.

I’m on the west coast so pools are often a selling point and can charge more for this feature.

They are designed to make it nearly impossible to figure out who owns the trust.  

Outside of real estate, I'm an entrepreneur and 3D Landscape Design or Outdoor Living Luxury Expert. 

.- Many PMCs have processes designed to weed out non-serious prospects, but often these processes aren't adapted to the specific marketplace or changing markets.--- Since the PMC process is NOT working, what are they doing to change it to improve results?