Typically there is a 1/4" per 10' allowance for it not being level.

But, refusing to honor the request can get you into trouble if you deduct repair costs from the security deposit.

Check zoning allows storage and Cargo Containers.2. 

Worst case scenario is they take 8% of your rent money and then at the end of the year you get to take that as a deduction on your taxes.

House hacking is always a safe bet, which should give you plenty of possibilities and allows you to put a much lower down payment. 

I told a realtor I was interested in one and she told me the board may not allow them to be rentals.

It also allowed me to pull enough value out of the home to finance the rest of the build.

I'll only have to pay monthly rent and an option fee to move in, and I plan to find tenants and charge them a monthly rent that will cover my rent and allow me to live there for free.

Hi Siyi, something powerful that you can keep in the back of your mind: My understanding of California's ADU law is that it requires all municipalities to allow conversion of any single family home (SFR) garage into an ADU.You mentioned that you're looking to house hack but don't feel comfortable having renters in your space.

I disputed the reversal and Buildium let me know that their policy allows account reversals up to 24 months in arrears.