we're prohibited from offering our services to you, both publicly and privately - unless YOU initiate the conversation from your end."

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

I am looking at a 5 unit building that I want to do a condo conversion on. 4 units would be vacant 1 has a rent controlled tenant in there who does not want to move.

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

Maybe a garage conversion is permitted maybe not.

Hi. General question... Any investor or developer buy raw land lot (zoning code G) and go through the process with the city to convert to commercial use? I understand it varies from city to city. What is good success ...

Now if your interpretation is cash flowing enough to quit your job that is another conversation.  20 or 30 properties at 1k a month a door, if managed properly is a great revenue mark in my book. 

If the house has all major components in working order a few cosmetic items doesn't make it not livable.

Here is a critical item I ran into with other properties: Avantstay has a vendor to take out and bring in the bins.

It felt super dismissive, and it became clear he just wanted me to sign the papers.If I were to do this again, I’d reach out to more agents and have more conversations to find someone who is more empathetic.