What is the sweet spot for someone just starting out with little cash at their disposal?

If you are using a contractor that is certified to remove and dispose it, you will pay a premium for it. 

Candidly I think the best option is some kind of dedicated scratching post, and or a "disposable" or "replaceable" piece of leather or material that goes where the cats are scratching. 

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Things like "no disturbing the peace"... mandatory quiet hours between 9pm & 7am for instance, what can and can't be stored outside, and where it must be kept (bikes, toys, etc), how trash is to be disposed of,  no loud music that can be heard in another unit, etc.  

., tearing out old HVAC, roof, cabinets), you may be eligible to:Write off the remaining undepreciated basis of those disposed assetsThis can create an immediate deduction separate from bonus depreciationOnly available if tracked properly — another reason to work with a cost seg and tax professional up frontRecommendationsEngage a cost seg provider who has experience with inherited properties and renovations — they can advise on timing, basis allocation, and potential for partial dispositions.Coordinate with a real estate-savvy CPA to align cost seg timing with your tax goals (e.g., offsetting 2025 W-2 or capital gain income).Track all renovation costs (materials, labor, contracts).

Although then you are looking at demolition and disposal fees and permits probably, in addition to the new permit(s) for the new ADU.  

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They should provide you with a title commitment that will show all items they'll require to be disposed of before a policy will be issued. 

., 30 days) after the tenant’s death before terminating the lease, allowing the estate time to manage affairs.Dealing with Belongings:Do not immediately dispose of the tenant’s personal property.