For now the “big brand” services mentioned by others are too much and too $$$ for me, until I grow my portfolio significantly.

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. 

I know there are lots of web based tools, but those are pretty hard wired. 

We talked about things like the loan-to-value limits, rebalancing schedules, and the debt service coverage ratio to make sure they were reasonable and fit with our investment plan.

Some states have source of income protections that would not allow you to decline an applicant solely based off of their participation in section 8.

I'm reaching out to share a cautionary tale based on my recent experience with a fintech bank issue involving Yotta and Synapse.

Hi @Kevin Coleman, call a wildlife removal service. 

And that house, is 1.5 years on market, and its in an area with other houses that are in the $5-15 million range.So I do find it hard that the agent who looked at it is determining based on comparable sales that the property is $600k, could get to $2 million.

If the rental license has been active within 3 years, you will be able to apply for a new rental license even if the base zoning is not compatible with a 2 family use.

Having a knowledgeable agent help you analyze the deal is a critical step.Step 3: Have the agent write the offer for you based on the analysis that you have done together.