I'm also looking at building Accessory Dwelling Units, but am thinking of starting with mere garage conversions...this approach seems to be more cheap and simple.

And now you are starting to see the SFH conversions west of Western and the same thing is going to happen pushing renters west and up to AP.  

Hopefully the conversation goes well and I can avoid having to work with a property management company.

I'd be happy to have a conversation with you to learn about what you are looking to achieve and also take the time to review some of your options with you once I have a sense of what factors are most important to you. 

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I have RealtyTrak and I've seen some larger commercial properties I thought might have residential conversion opportunities in that area, but that was more of a passing fantasy, something like that is too large of a project for me right now (in terms of both time and capital). 

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@William Walker The conversation has definitely deterred a bit, but that's okay as I'm learning why people see the value in their PMs so much.Ultimately, I would be much happier to pay a $500 tenant placement fee than I would pay half months rent when the rent is $1000.

I've never been able to hear their conversations only their walking and rapid bed movements.

So I guess the whole conversation is a moot point.