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Building a Guest House 101: Get Your Accessory Dwelling Unit Up and Running

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The base costs for permits, design, utility connection, plumbing, and construction raise the project price before square footage even comes into play. With prefab, you skip the stress and financial unpredictability of construction. You can then put this cash toward the cost of constructing your guest house. Garage conversion.

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

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This works in your client’s favor if they are collecting on investments, but against them when applied to debt. Construction loan. A short-term loan that covers the cost to build a property until the owner can secure long-term financing. Debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Contingency. Foreclosure. Freddie Mac.