Your idea can work, but only if you treat the downstairs as “habitable space,” not a second dwelling.Tampa’s 1 ADU rule means:✔ You can expand the ADU✔ You cannot create a second legally separate unit✔ You must stay under 950 sq ft TOTAL livable✔ You cannot add a second full kitchenBut:There is no rule preventing you from creating multiple rooms within one ADU.And this is the key point:As long as there is only ONE legal dwelling unit with ONE legal kitchen, the city does not consider it a second unit.So your “upstairs + downstairs as one ADU with a kitchenette downstairs” strategy is exactly what builders do when they want flexibility without creating a duplex.2.

Set clear lanes now: respond fast to life‑safety and habitability issues, batch non‑urgent cosmetic items, and push back on tenant‑caused or convenience requests.

Your management on those types of properties is even more vital than nicer properties so either you need to be dialed in when self managing or find a top notch management company who specializes in those types of properties. 

You’ll also want to let your CPA know, since how you treat the transfer (as a sale vs. a disregarded transfer) can vary depending on how the LLCs are structured (single-member, disregarded, partnership, etc.).You did the right thing by moving it into the holding LLC once you decided to keep it — that’s a good habit for scaling later.

Time in a different place fueled this i feel.Shiz I'm working on:- Want to get a whole system up, thinking trello, to do everything from my deals to my habits. 

Good habit!

I’m using this time to learn, build better money habits, and continue saving.

A garage that is not properly insulated may be uncomfortable to live in and may not meet local building codes for habitation.4.

Hi @Jacob Bejarano, Many successful investors start in their 40s or 50s with strong income, discipline, and savings habits already in place.. all big advantages.

Anyone with INFORMATION held a vital role in this environment.