Seek to get an understanding of what they know about ADA compliant (probably nothing), present your case in calm friendly manner.  

Once you have a good understanding of what you can afford, reach out to your landlord in a friendly and casual way.

Is my understanding correct? 

I'm sorry, I don't understand this post.

I do not understand your remark as related to the DSCR loan.  2 ADUs are not allowed by f/f conventional financing but is not always enforced.Fortunately if you stay with the current tenant without a refi, by the time you pay principle it is likely the rent will have increased enough to absorb the increase mortgage payment. 

Hey guys, I understand that a lot of time is spent talking about how to leverage your current real estate holdings to obtain new ones.  

Quote from @Max Martynenko: Thanks for your understanding and sense of humor!

I'd also like for them to be aware of costs like insurance and taxes, so that they have a better understanding, but I'm not sure that's really that important.

🙏☺️ I completely understand where you’re coming from & you’re right that owning real estate is a key step toward truly being an investor.I’m still new to the game, but I have a solid plan in place to move toward ownership & establish myself as a real estate investor.

I understand that these rules vary depending on the state, but any thoughts on this?