You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

I'm not looking for partners, but rather people to collaborate with as I'm working to scale my business.  

When ADU is complete, rent it or move in and remodel main house.After a few years, I think it is highly likely (again wouldn’t count on it, but would leave the possibility open) that CO allows and encourages those who build ADUs to subdivide their properties so that more people can own their homes.sell the ADU and main house separately, benefit from enormous upside.

Was that person me or another person as that sounds like something I have been telling people? 

New York is hard to evict people and you'll end up spending more time and money doing it yourself.

I don't play around with other people's money.As for sticking to Gilbert or checking out other cities around Phoenix, I'm doing my best to look at every city. 

Would love to hear people’s suggestions or thoughts. everyone’s so amazing in their responses and I really appreciate everyone’s thoughtful feedback!  

So, many people in your area may not realize its negotiable and just assume its always handled a certain way.

My biggest question when I was researching all the programs was "If these people are so successful at what they do, why are they charging so much for all of this and always trying to upsell?" 

My immediate area, 5200 people, has 3 outdoor self storage and 1 new climate controlled.