I'm trying to decide between building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on my existing property (secured permit) and investing in a rental property in a cheaper market.

These closing attorneys do not want to be accessory to what the REC would consider unlawful practices.

To make it into legal accessory dwelling units, you would need to apply for the permit to do so.

Think about converting basements, garages, attics, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) into separate living spaces.

This means you can rent out a room in your place while you also stay there, you can rent out you entire place while on vacation, or you can rent out a basement or attic unit or an accessory dwelling unit (carriage house).

We also have "AFS" or "accessory family Structures" that are not quite ADU's but are separate units.

Assembly bill 68, Assembly Bill 881, and Senate Bill 13.In senate bill 13, it specifically states the following:(i) The accessory dwelling unit may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.I have not seen anywhere in this bill or the AB bills where it prohibits or allows prohibition of short term rentals.

The kitchen has become a place to showcase counters, cabinets, islands, appliances, fancy accessories like pulldown shelves, cabinet handles, lighting, etc.

The San Francisco Bay Area housing shortage has prompted a lot of homeowners and investors to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to their properties.

Here is text taken from the HOUSABLE website for Oakland:Utility ConnectionsCategory One: No new or separate utility connection shall be required.Category Two: A new or separate utility connection may be required, but the connection fee or capacity charge shall be proportionate to the burden of ADU on the water or sewer system.Here are definitions of the ADU categories from the City of Oakland website:CATEGORY ONE ADU: Involves either conversion of space within an existing Single-Family Dwelling, or conversion or rebuild of an existing accessory structure; includes no expansion of the existing building envelope other than up to 150 sq. ft. for purposes of accommodating ADU access and egress only.CATEGORY TWO ADU: Involves construction of a new detached or attached structure, including an exterior addition to an existing structure to accommodate the ADU, in conjunction with a proposed or existing Single-Family dwelling.It seems that Oakland is making things confusing with the language they are using, but I still believe that my original interpretation is correct based on the State Assembly Bill.