As for building out the ADU, the cost would be dependent on the site conditions. $100k is only for the unit itself, there's additional costs for permits, plans, utilties, foundation, etc.. the list goes on. 

It will provide more liquidity, greater flexibility and a lower overall cost in the long run.There's a calculator on our site that enables you to run the numbers on this.

Keep learning, as this site has tremendous resources on it! 

There seems to be a lot of information about what kind of property is better for investing, what methods should be used, what the numbers should be, and the such but I'm having a hard time finding information about what things to look out for when at the property (or looking at pictures on the sites) and what questions should be asked of the agent/owner?

Tons of argument discussion on this if you search the site for it. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/519/topics/45...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/50/topics/587...

I have a very reputable IT Security company that I contract with to ensure it all stays secure to the very extent possible given technology today and I will thank you to not slander me or my company's dedication to client data protection.

Great that you joined the site!

I'd still recommend going to the site 2x per week but the flip is going to need someone there full time ensuring things go right I'm a control freak and very meticulous about my money so I get it.

@Jeremy Torres, here I go talking about the car on a real estate site....Congrats on the choice of a Honda Civic! 

There is an expression from Abe Lincoln that gets thrown around a lot on this site, it is "If I have 8 hours to cut down a tree, I will spend 6 hours sharpening my axe".