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 guess it comes down to how you connect with the person. 

Let's connect. 

Supposedly this break happens up to the connection to the city.

This is not easy to do to be honest, mainly when you are out of state, I have built teams for startups remotely and it was hard though with a good accountability and ownership you to things done.

Main things I obviously am looking to figure out are:1. is it easy to get places rented out there or is there not much demand, 2. how have rent increases been over the last 10ish years in the area, 3. is this area generally somewhere that’s likely to see some good appreciation4. any serious crime concerns, or anything else I’m not thinking of!

If you were either the buyer, seller, lender, or realtor in a Loan Assumption transaction in New Jersey, I'd love to connect and ask you a few questions.  

Was very easy to find a renter for the other side.

Any information, resources, or connections you could provide would be invaluable to my research.Thank you for your support!

Looking forward to connecting with other agents and investors on BiggerPockets!