It's a key component of any investment due diligence and one that, regrettably, is often only reviewed by investors when things do go south, by which time it's too late to realize they have no remedies.Put another way; freedom from decision making and management responsibilities does not abdicate responsibility from monitoring and controlling the process.

I'm looking for a primarily DIY project, so I'd be interested in finding a lead "consultant" for the project, who would provide expertise and any tools, while I'd provide the labor, materials, etc as well as compensate them for their time.

It does use Z wave protocol for connection to the hub, in my case a Wink 2 for monitoring remotely and to update the codes from anywhere etc.

In my opinion, the easiest way would be to consult with a real estate agent who knows your market really well.

We'll consult with a real estate attorney about the trust.

In need of some advice, pending legal consultation with my attorney.I am a licensed real estate agent in Michigan, but do not practice as one.

As an Real Estate Investment Consultant, I assist NY & Calif. investors diversify their investment portfolio.

It might help you estimate costs.If you are looking for more info than that, there are some other sources like https://www.hausable.com/ (California specific) that offer ADU consulting services to answer these types of questions.

Goal is to get pro-forma ready by Friday and start capital commitments then.Anyone have a good contractor in mind or is a contractor that would be able to meet and do a consultation with me?

The internet is a great place to start for tax advice but when you get serious I'd highly recommend you not only consult a CPA, but one who specifically specializes in REI such as @Daniel Hyman