Electric, gas, water, sewer, data/telco, and storm.3.

Kitchen has custom Cabinets, Stainless Steel appliances including Gas range with pot filler, tile backsplash and leathered marble countertops.

I know for us, the CPS gas and energy bill can easily skyrocket, so I may consider asking tenants to pay if bill passes $200 or so...still thinking on it.

Gas and Electric sits in one unit's name (usually the upper, larger and better furnished units) and they split it with the other unit.

Renovations would cost around $30,000 but the only things I've done are Plumbing, foundation work, gas line, and new windows.

Renovations would cost around $30,000 but the only things I've done are Plumbing, foundation work, gas line, and new windows.

However, some local jurisdictions may mandate it.Additionally, bedrooms must meet certain electrical outlet and lighting requirements, cannot have openings directly into a garage, and with some exceptions cannot contain gas appliances.

It is my understanding that you cannot use the ADU for short term rentals in Los Angeles.https://therealdeal.com/la/2019/10/29/while-you-were-sleeping-la-bans-granny-flats-as-airbnbs/If you make the ADU all electric (like I did on mine), then you don't need to worry about splitting the gas. 

I do live close by to a school, hospital, grocery store, gas station.

Other STR related expenses such as electricity and gas are generally more investor friendly and bonus no sales tax in Oregon.- Distinguishably & Scarcity: One challenge (and opportunity) of investing in Oregon is healthy and happy properties.