General Tips for ADU Investments in LA: Any advice on maximizing ROI from ADUs or common pitfalls to avoid when building and managing ADUs in LA?

Probably depends on the location and part of town if neighbors care or notice. 

Common examples include difficult grading, or an irregular lot orientation. 

Fairly common here in Cleveland.

I do all long term but its something I have noticed when doing research on setting rent prices.

I noticed you have a broken recliner and several bags/boxes of trash in the back yard for several weeks.

I’m mainly concerned about the rate change happening without prior notice, especially since both loans started and are closing on the same day.I’m scheduled to sign tomorrow and close on Friday.

The primary form of diligence we see on the forums is "what do you think of XYZ sponsor and deal" whereas the common form of diligence in the space by institutional investors, large investment groups, family offices, and sophisticated investors involves following the sponsor for years, underwriting the deals, validating rent comps, background checks on the general partners, and a host of other diligence that materially de-risks the investments.  

So, unless there's a special housing law in CA, you have the right to not renew her lease (assuming you provide enough notice per the lease) whenever you want.

From mid july I started noticing I have not received any deposits and I thought it might be a delay since it is a new property.