I’m actually looking into an ADU as well with him. 

They are essentially the same thing you are describing, but sharing an "expert opinion".I am also not a fan of how BiggerPockets itself is doing this same thing in the forum by posting blog posts and you don't have the ability to comment on the posting (because some times I disagree with the posting!) 

As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

Case law is well established differentiation between a loan assumption, and a subject to purchase.Fraud can be charged if the purchaser has not fully disclosed intent and circumstance to the seller, as well as the other way around.  

I'd be happy to add you to it as well so you could receive weekly snapshots. 

Friendship and business don’t always mix well, so it’s critical to use a solid lease and treat this as a business arrangement.

Are you focusing on local investments within LA County, or are you considering opportunities outside the area as well?

If you want to take pictures of some of the work you did, you could save that in a Google drive as well. 

Best wishes to you as well! 

I also agree that Akron is a viable area as well, but Im still finding the best deals in and around Cleveland.