Can I rent out SFH with an ADU?

[Qais Attarwala]

Hi I am planning to buy a property in West Columbia, SC and I wanted to know if other investors in that area have experience with renting out an SFH with an ADU? Can I rent out both to different tenants? Does the ADU have to be owner-occupied? Are there any pitfalls or advice you can give me about this scenario?

Thanks!

[Theresa Harris]

As long as the ADU is legal (and even then some still would), you can rent both separately. Make it clear in your leases who has access to what spaces (parking, yard), who is responsible for what space (ie lawn) and how the utilities will work. Are the utilities on separate meters? Is there laundry in each unit or is it shared?