With PMC's, often there a closer match because at least they live FT in the sphere of property monetization.

As far as how to monetize the equity in the property, the most cost effective way to make short term use of the equity as cash is a Heloc.

Podcast: Coliving with padsplitTriple win LIVE: Innovative shard housing with Atticus LeBlancShared Housing: How investors can double their incomeHow Padsplit WorksBooks:The House Hacking Strategy by Craig CurelopLive-in-Flip (not just house hacking but it is good to have some more ideas on monetizing your primary home)Other than that, go to your local REI meetup and you are bound to find a padsplit oriented investor.

So we work highly strategic to liquidate at retail between yr5-7, passing the cap-x hot potato, getting the monetization of nearly new, and tapping the tail of the red-hot demand before it wains because progress moved on. 

For example, it might cost $80K to build but they charge $120K.Financing Kickbacks – Some partner with lenders and earn referral fees or offer in-house financing to profit from interest or servicing.Revenue Sharing Models – Some newer companies will build the ADU for little to no upfront cost in exchange for a cut of future rental income (often through Airbnb).Prefab/Modular Units – By using standardized designs and factory-built models, they reduce build time and labor costs, increasing profit margins.Add-Ons – Upselling property management, furniture packages, solar, or landscaping adds extra revenue per project.Each company is most likely going to be a bit different, but those are the common ways they monetize the service.

Quote from @Henry Clark: BP monetize this.  

You make $ when you buy, amplify when reno, and reap when monetize. 

Positive $300/mo.

We're able to afford the place as a 2 flat, but still pondering legal options for monetizing the garden unit, if any exist. 

I like real estate BEST in asset class because I can induce controls in it, and it's monetization.