We're working on figuring out the local regulations for ADUs here which are a bit more confusing as it's already a duplex and not just a single family.

Big issue is who owns the dirt your group or the builder ?  

Thanks Russell for the confirmation!

Where are the places that I can meet someone who I can potentially work with?

My buy box is a home 5 years or newer, A or B-rated schools in the 200K-400K range that will appreciate over time with someone paying down my debt.

III. 35% of the high-demand prime commercial space (~10,000 SF) was vacant at close and was never marketed for rent online.

The odd thing is that the bank is supposed to me my partner. 

If the dogs didn't bring the fleas indoors, the home wouldn't have fleas.

What kind of exclusives in the area does the current tenant have?  

Here’s what I do with my rentals:I either have tenants split the utility bills or include a clause in the lease that states if the gas or water bill exceeds a specific amount ($X), the tenant will be responsible for the overage, provided there are no leaks or other infrastructure issues contributing to the high usage.To determine this $X amount:Water: I take the highest water bill I’ve had over the past year (excluding periods where leaks occurred) and add about $15 to account for small fluctuations or potential increases.Gas: For gas, I calculate the median bill during the winter (when usage is highest) and the median bill in the summer (when usage is typically lowest).