I would never do this unless there were some serious financial benefit.On the other hand, I just conversed with someone yesterday that willingly loses hundreds of thousands every year by letting someone else arbitrage his properties.

The conversation should be about how much real estate values will drop.

Any issues with permitting / conversion of the 4th BR?

Conversely, as a seller, you want to maximize price, regardless of your valuation.TakeawayThe best investors know that valuations should not be driven by emotions or by their perception of a competitor’s or seller’s value.

Waiting for appraisal and mortgage before I have a conversation with them. 

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'd love to find where the real conversation & networking is happening amongst the community.

And although I would try to focus the conversation on ROI, revenue, and the financials, it also circled back to he/she wanting to walk through the house.  

Had an interest conversation today with roomdots.com and will be testing their solution(s).3. 

Instead of telling me that I am rude, you are having a conversation with me and trying to understand why I said what I said.