If they were separately metered, each tenant would pay the $116.50 base fees and their individual use, which would be 3x higher than what they pay when sharing a meter.There are many options, but don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

I think finding other value adds than ADU additions are likely to be the superior investment versus adding a ADU.Best wishes, especially wishing the best to all the fire victims.I believe the market around north L.A. is one filled with some pretty well healed individuals.

If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

In California, a tenant is considered an “at will” tenant if ALL of the following conditions are met: (a) the individual occupies a property, or room within the property, with the owner, (b) there is no agreement for the occupancy to be for a specified period of time; AND (c) the individual occupying the property is not paying, and never has paid, any rent.

Thank you, Do you think families treat the property better than individuals?

I think it depends on the individual and opportunity.

If you're refinancing six properties, bundling them into a portfolio loan might help you consolidate debt, reduce rates, and avoid individual property issues like this.Negotiate Closing Costs or LTV with Kiavi.

Individuals? 

If you are not attached to the duplex, could be a good time to sell to developers who want to convert to individual condo units.

I screen individual dogs (of any breed) with an in-person evaluation before accepting their owners as my tenants.