Is the "will you please work with me on the rent" conversations be 1/20th as frequent or 1/20th as long or 1/20th as dramatic? 

I'd seen and been part of several conversations regarding single-color-paint-schemes, and I liked the look and idea of doing it, but after talking with my brother-in-law who owns a successful painting business, and my father, who owned a successful painting business, I decided to abandon the single color scheme.The primary reason behind our choice was what you mentioned.

However, for the rest I am looking for potential solutions to this situation.”Directing the conversation away from the fact that California is very tenant-friendly will cost you a lot of money @David Lamb.Does the property fall under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)? 

If I understand correctly, and if the IRS regulations have not changed over the time of this conversation (since it started 7 years ago), we could (and please let me know if I am on the right track):1.

Last time i called the city inquiring whether garage conversion if triplex was allowed, I was told only SFR’s was eligible for ADU addition.

Do not have telephone conversations.

If you'd like to have a longer conversation.

I am more than happy to connect and have a conversation to talk about my journey and share things I have learnt over the past couple of years. 

Which he didn't so we had to dispatch the plumber so that a tenant can move in.Lets continue this conversation tomorrow.

If it matters to the conversation: I'm planning to sell my STR in Wisconsin Dells soon and roll that gain into this commercial building.