We would like to create a partnership where we are 50/50 partners and he brings the cash and I bring the experience, knowledge, and contacts ect.

I know enough about a lot of things to be dangerous, but lack detailed expertise and certifications.I will say that I was extremely disappointed with my last realtors lack of construction knowledge so you will have a leg up there for sure, and you should play up that as a selling point

If you don't fall within that category a knowledgeable local real estate agent can be an excellent resource.

These are consultants fully vetted for their knowledge, analytical ability, research capacity, and contacts.  

To my knowledge, appraisers only consider 50% of the ADU's square footage when appraising a single-family house.

You will accumulate a lot of knowledge quickly.

Is it mainly a sales pitch or is there good knowledge that you cannot find elsewhere?

I’ll need to refresh my skills and knowledge (project manager).Has anyone here ever able to assume the loan on the original terms under the Garn St-Germain Act of 1982 in a divorce case?

He is a wealth of knowledge on the area and is actively investing locally as well.

Local credit unions are good for LOC's as well as other local lenders.2.