At a minimum, we give the buyer a heads up and include them in the decision-making process.

., so both the construction and legal processes are different from what I’m used to.

New lenders come with risk, because you don't know their process. 

Anyway you like to use technology to streamline processes? 

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

In a few markets I’m familiar with, the timeline for approvals and revisions seems to be stretching out, even for basic scope.Some of the investors I talk to are:Waiting weeks just for initial plan checksGetting redlined for small code itemsUnsure when they actually need an architect vs a draftsman or GC to move forwardFor those of you who’ve done a few deals or even just one how have you navigated the city process?

I am in the process of a fix n flip; I  am using a hard money lender.

There is just no way someone can guarantee you make $500K and have 100% success rate.The other issue with this sales process is the amount of time they make you invest.

I’ve been doing real estate for about 3 years now and I’ve really fallen in love with the process, especially closing deals.

@Greg Kasmer @Anthony Taylor  The reason that Property Managers have this fee is because they normally allow their owners to have too much control over the process.