I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

Narrow down your location based off of your comfortability, budget, local property owner regulations, and rent to price ratio, and you'll be building a portfolio in no time. 

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

One lender I have spoken with stated that the DCSR loans are not regulated. 

@Don Owens My 9-5 job revolves around Indiana water regulation and well installation.

There is extra costs, more regulation, and more liability. 

I didn't even think to check my local govt on the regulations about rental property.

Problem was it's a common perk for Chinese restaurants to provide lower paid staff with room and board, and without the upstairs apartment, renting an apartment in nearby towns for staff is a problem with rooming house regulations beside a major expense.

In todays environment of back to historically normal interest rates and higher home values - now really is not a great time to buy.

She is absolutely crushing multi and ADU multi in all parts of LA and knows the regulations for all of these options