Running the, numbers, it appears like it will cash flow well.My question is, since we are building it from scratch for this purpose, how would you go about designing it for maximum profitability? 

We design our pricing specific to every deal.

I am working with him to design an ADU in San Jose right now.

@Charlie Moore It's designed for rental properties and I can track every expenses and income related to my property.

Would love to connect if you need any assistance with the design for the property or if you might need help in the deal.As far as the specifics of the deal I am not familiar enough with tax strategies to offer specific advice, though a seller finance seems like it would be a great option if possible. 

Then if feasbile, they would basically design your retail space adhering and ensuring compliance with applicable codes with the filing (as an Alteration Type 1) which will amend the Certificate of Occupancy to add the retail into the lower floor.

That has to be such a fun project to design!

Typically, $500-1000* **Flood certification**: if a property is in a federally-designated flood zone, homeowners may be required to add flood or life of loan insurance coverage.

Amazing design work!

- Find the most useful accounting software (Freshbooks seems good so far)- Begin learning the PlanSwift estimating software- Research local real estate sales and land availability- Meet up with the accountant and get the business structure in place- Meet up with a family member who just graduated interior and structural design school and hash out a great floor plan- Get a few polos and t-shirts printed with the company logo and pass out to friends and family who have been supporting this endeavor3-6 Months- Meet with mentor and begin shadowing and learning the ins-and-outs of general contracting- Meet with plumber about partnering up for a spec build- Meet with realtor and begin searching for a great piece of land- Meet with lawyer and setup some of the more mundane boiler-plate contracts- Research local material companies, lumberyards, etc and begin setting up relationships for purchasing materials- Go to the county permit office and learn the processes and costs for applying for permits6-12 Months- Acquire a piece of land to build upon that has been soil bearing and perk tested, in a good location, and minimal tree/brush clearing if possible- Provide the architect with the floor plan and house design so they can stamp and complete the plans package (foundation, joist, floor, electrical, mechanical, side, site, roof, and detail views)- Finalize partnership with plumber and get contracts in place for how funds will be managed- Finalize partnership with mentor for sub-contractors and get contracts in place- Get a building permit!