@Rud SevHere is a start:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

Should I continue mediation or pursue legal action (considering the time and costs involved)?

Legal and ethical implications: Agents engaging in such practices may face:Legal consequencesLicensing penaltiesEthical violationsThese actions ultimately harm consumers by restricting options and potentially inflating costs.The new system, allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly, promotes transparency and fair competition.

They provide real-time access to credit reports from major bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax—without affecting the consumer's credit score.Setup Process:Application Submission: Complete a formal application through Soft Pull Solutions.Documentation: Provide necessary documents, such as proof of business operations and compliance with legal requirements.Website Review: Undergo a review of your business website to verify services and permissible purposes for pulling credit reports.Onsite Inspection: An inspection of your business premises may be conducted to ensure secure handling of credit information.This process ensures compliance with legal standards and typically takes a few days to complete.

Get a real estate attorney with some experience in the matter and have them use a PSA and back you up legally, perhaps even help with some due diligence.

It will also require extensive networking to raise funds from other, legally, to buy at scale.Recommend your plan be more realistic with a goal of 10 years for your real estate to be generating enough cash to live off - and even that may be a bit optimistic.How to grow?

I have a Bachelors of Arts in legal studies from CWU.

Can you buy a house with a legal suite?  

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Are you aware of city of San Diego rules regarding converting existing legal space to ADUs?