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Rental income, budget worksheets, appraisals, and equity mechanics for backyard housing in Florida.
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How USPAP appraisers classify permitted ADUs as real property vs THOWs as depreciating personal property—and why that drives equity, comps, and refinance leverage.
Read article →Soft vs hard ADU costs, utility tie-in variables, septic and electrical wildcards, and HELOC vs HE loan financing—build a 2026 Florida pro forma that holds up.
Read article →How permitted Florida ADUs on permanent foundations can generate $1,800–$2,700/mo in Central Florida—and why THOW shortcuts fail on ROI, insurance, and vacancy risk.
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