Tomoko Hale
What is ADU?
I have been checking a few houses to invest. One of the houses I'm looking at says " ADU" what does exactly mean? It is historically reserved so If I purchase this out, it would have a lot of restrictions?
Michael Mueller
Accessory tool shed on hillside in Los Angeles
What are the requirements to build a tool shed less than 120 sqft in a hillside backyard in Los Angeles?I gather that an accessory building less than 120 sqft is exempt from building permit, but must still be construc...
Richard Escano
Investment properties help
Hello All-We are brand new to real estate investing and want to start right away. There are 2 colleges near where we want invest however the area is not in the best of areas but at the same time the potential for rent...
Cory Mortensen
Teardown vs. Renovation
I am trying to decide what is best to do, a teardown and new construction, or do the renovation.I had the thought to do a teardown because the layout is terrible. It's 1000 sf and on a decent sized lot and could get f...
Joia B.
First House Hack - Durham, New Hampshire
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $405,000
3/2 single family home with a 1/1 accessory apartment
Chen Zhou
Building ADU in San Jose, California
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in San Jose.
Cash invested: $200,000
Attached ADU built in my San Jose property backyard (630 sqft). 15% annual CoC return.
3D visualization: h...
Stephen Valder
Deducting expenses and depreciation for ADU?
I built an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) on the same property I live on.
it is rented. Several of the expenses are shared with my home. Water/sewer, tax bill, home owners insurance. Am I able to apply a portion to t...
Keyana Buckner
Seattle Zoning Ordinances
Can anyone give me some good material to reference when it comes to zoning ordinances in Seattle(King County)?
For Example: What does "Zoned LR1" mean?
Also curious because Im buying my first property to house hack...
Emily Stevenson
Would this be considered a qualified rental expense?
I rent a licensed accessory apartment in my basement. We currently share access to a laundry room in the basement. I'd like to add another laundry room to my main level for my private use, which would leave her with p...
Michael Dunn
Appraiser saying house can not go FHA 203K .....
So I just " re-talked " with the appraiser that came out a week and a half ago, to do the appraisal on the property I am trying to purchase.When he came out, he said that there were certain issues with the house , an...