The goal was to not allow communities or HOAs to decide not to allow ADUs.i am not a fan of state making this decision over the desire of the local community because I believe there should be places with lower density.in general, ADUs add significantly less value than they cost to add and this even holds for garage conversions.  

How do these conversations typically start without framing it as a “sale”?

I’m specifically interested in teams or companies that:Understand real estate (wholesaling, off-market, investors, agents, etc.)Can handle motivated seller conversations intelligentlyDeliver consistent appointment quality, not just call volumeIntegrate well with common tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, ReadyMode, Follow Up Boss, REISift, etc.)Have real-world ROI, not just marketing claimsIf you’ve used cold callers successfully, I’d love to hear:The company or team you recommendApproximate cost per caller/hourWhat type of lists you’re calling (absentee, probate, high equity, tired landlords, etc.)Realistic results (leads, appointments, deals per month)What you’d do differently if you were starting overBonus points if you’ve tested multiple providers and can compare quality, accents, training, and conversion rates.I’m happy to share what I’m seeing on my end as well once I compile feedback.Appreciate any insight from people actually doing volume, not just theory.Thanks in advance.

Relationships > volume - A handful of real conversations with serious buyers will beat blasting 100 messages every time.4.

.🔹 Office Conversions = Selective, Not Widespread Conversions continue but rising costs and zoning restrictions slow broad adoption—making stabilized multifamily increasingly valuable.🔹 Proven Approach = Data + Strategy Successful investors don’t chase headlines—they move decisively with insight.

How you structure your seller conversations to actually get them to open upWhether a CRM is necessary early on, and which oneCreative financing opportunities people are finding off-marketWhat’s working today in this market — not just what used to workIf you’re consistently sourcing deals, I’d love to hear:- What channels produce actual contracts for you- Your monthly marketing budget (optional)- Mistakes to avoid-  Your #1 piece of advice for someone building a pipeline from scratchAppreciate any insight — trying to build a repeatable system instead of relying on luck or the occasional warm lead.Thanks in advance!

One thing that stood out is how many investors have not been exposed to the importance dealing with the same core challenges:• Knowing what to analyze vs over-analyzing• Wanting to network but not knowing how to approach it• Trying to move from “learning mode” to first real dealThis week I’m focused on breaking down:•Simple deal analysis frameworks that don’t require advanced spreadsheets•How to actually start conversations with investors, lenders & agents (without feeling awkward or spammy)•What beginners should prioritize before their first buy-&-holdNo guru talk — just practical steps & real conversations.If you’re early in your investing journey: 👉 What’s your biggest obstacle right now — analysis, capital, confidence or connections?

Started doing 7 follow-ups on every lead and conversion doubled without spending more on marketing.

He knows my conversion rate is predictable, so he pre-approves me for $500k credit lines instead of deal-by-deal approval.

Having on-going conversations enables you to have updated underwriting assumptions!