Quote from @Errol Sadler: Hi BP community,I’ve successfully added a second story to a home in Atlanta and am now exploring whether this is feasible in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

See my long list posted earlier of the issues adding an ADU.Good luck

He said that he has to go back a number of years to determine any losses that were not allowed for NJ that can be added to basis...He stated that NJ does not allow net losses on rental properties ; however, those losses can get added to NJ basis so he said he has to go back and review all my losses over time.  

Keep any plants or tree/branches away from the house even the roof.

We will be adding a day light basement to their Studio House plan to capture views of the lake we are building on.

You could even post an ad on Craigslist or ask a real estate agent for leads.

Hi BP Community,I’m exploring adding one or two ADUs to a property I own in the Miracle Mile area, near 3rd Street and La Brea in Los Angeles.

I also added a pet blanket for the master bed, because dogs' nails were snagging the stitching on quilts. 

I saw someone post in a group who I think is a schmuck brag about hitting a specific figure for their training and I just shook my head - like wow - this person is a great sales person and just steals the same lines from the business book about working hard and throwing out some slick slogans - but man oh man - when real estate gets hard people move to being a guru - just look at FB ads right now - many are not funds anymore but how to raise money, how to do X.

Adding livable space or smart home features can significantly boost home value.