The utility overhead lines are at the rear of the property and feed two separate meters (in a combined housing) that is situated on the ADU.Line 1 runs under the ADU to feed a sub-panel servicing all the circuits for the ADU located in the mater bedroomLine 2 runs under the ADU and then underground through the backyards to sub-feed what used to be the main panel for the existing house.

Where you'd park your cars became the living room, and an area at the rear became the "laundry room."

Decent house with the exception of the horrible look of patched-in siding on the rear of the house, pictured no less.

I can see how it could be a huge pain in the rear.

I may have a zoning issue due to the type of residential rear porch I have.

When you run a 5-rear performance plan am I making money?

I've actually heard about it starting to be more 'trendy' and attracting youngsters, not that appreciation is my main target.Great to know you made it all this way for investing.

If you or anyone you know might be interested in showing a youngster with a entrepreneurial mindset how to do this I would greatly appreciate it.Thank you in advance for any advice!

Your ability to convert  the rear of the the ground level commercial space to an additional residential unit is based on the lot size, egress capabilities, whether your building is on the register of historic places amongst other factors  (as there are various zoning overlays that could impact this determination). 

Actually, most of these investors are Socal youngsters making $300k/year.