The City of San Jose has on their website that new addresses are required but separate meters are optional (link below).https://snapadu.com/blog/electric-panels-upgrades-power-sources-adu/https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/City-of-Oakland.PGE-Joint-Information-Bulletin-METERS-FINAL.pdfhttps://www.sanjoseca.gov/business/development-services-permit-center/accessory-dwelling-units-adus/adu-faqs

The early underwriting might be easier but then after that it boils down to if you pay there are no issuesPrivate money will not screw around typically if it’s ind default and move much quicker than a bank would

Every time I try to call them they keep directing me to the tax sale.

Here’s a simplified breakdown:Lease Agreement: Since your buddy signed a 12-month lease in July '24, he is legally protected until the end of the lease term unless the lease has specific clauses allowing early termination under certain conditions.No New Lease Signed: Since no new lease was signed for the new home and no formal agreement was made, the original lease terms for the townhouse still apply.Landlord’s Request: If the landlord wants to break the lease or has changed their mind about the swap, they would typically need a valid reason, like a breach of lease terms, or might need to negotiate an agreement with your buddy (buy out)Legal Advice: Your buddy might consider consulting a local attorney or legal aid service for advice on his specific situation.

I am having difficulty figuring out how to use the numbers here to see whether i cut my losses or proceed knowing some major capex work could be done after renovation, so hopefully no major expense in the near to medium term, and all the potential of the area in price growth and rental growth.  

Besides the quarterly payments, what has the appreciation really been like after disposition, given all the fees DSTs take. 

Then each of them could decide to do a 1031 exchange, where they could take their share of the sale, and defer it into another property.

I know of several rehabbers in Sacramento who also have their RE license, and if they can't make a deal work with the numbers or the seller won't go low enough on the purchase price, they list the property instead and still make some money from their commission on the sale. 

I can overcome Due on sale clause, I can over come debt-to-incomve ratio, I can create a LP to share equity with lender.

I guess my question is whether there are services that would do this type of analysis?