Not sure if this is the right spot to post but here goes.Just went under contract on a sfr with a non attached Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 bedroom cottage in the very back of property.

ADU’s Accessory Dwelling Units

We call it ADU here (accessory dwelling unit).

Aware of any split unit system that has a motion sensor accessory that would turn-off system when unit is vacant?

Hey folks,I have been thinking about this a little bit lately and felt like it was just a general topic that could be useful in this sub forum.While having an entire office, even at home, when you are just starting out is obviously a little over the top, what are some really useful habits, techniques, accessories / supplies, and apps/software that some of you more experienced investors used at the beginning and maybe even still use now that could be helpful for those of us just getting started?

Without further ado, here are our house rules:- No smoking of any kind (tobacco, marijuana, vaping) allowed anywhere on the property.

@Kenneth Olsen There's a ton of HouseHackers here in WA - a combination of high-cost real estate and many cities (like Kirkland, Seattle, Tacoma, etc) having favorable accessory dwelling unit / backyard cottage laws makes this a great state for the strategy. 

I also just recently purchased my 2nd investment property in September 2015: a 3-bedroom student rental house with a 2-bedroom accessory apartment.  

Researched uncovered that Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) are allowed in R2.. yet seems to require a $4000 statement of occupancy.  

I see discussion about smoking and no-smoking in rentals.What experiences/issues have you encountered due to vaping in your properties?