There are multiple issues with adu/jadu valuations:* Lack of sold comps with similar jadu/adu's and therefore, their value is not accurately reflected yet.* Appraisers with lack of skill or motivation (due to their low fees received or charged) which deters them from doing the work required for an reliable valuation.* Residential properties (2-4 units) are mainly valued by sold comps and not with the income approach, since these properties are typically not purchased for their income potential exclusively.* adu/jadu's add contributory value to the property as a whole, which may or may not = the cost to build them.

@Brandon West, This is by no means legal advice - but my lawyer in AZ who helped me setup my LLC for my rental property told me to just reissue the title w/ the county recorder in the name of the LLC, update Title Insurance to reflect the LLC, and not notify the lender.

A five year hold with the example reflects: Cash out refinance (NET tax free): +/- $215KCashflow assuming 6% interest at 900K: $42KDepreciation write-off: $150KRealized income: $407K ($81K per year)Now, paying $800K for an asset which might be actually worth $750K (6.5 CAP) seems worthwhile.

That price is reflected by the one's that will actually do somethingIf this rule creates an issue on the buyer's side agent, it's just going to drive up the prices of a quality buyside agent. 

Is it better to wait 'til it's sold, talk about the experience, reflect on lessons learned, and hopefully celebrate our profit margin, or is it better to simply be posting something, frequently, no matter the tone?

That's reflective of new laws in Maryland and Arizona.Because the disclosures are hidden in the contracts, it makes no difference.

What would happen in a situation where if the adu doesn't add the necessary valueCan you DM me some comps in a single family zoned areas that reflect this?  

First of all, anonymity is in no way a reflection of asset protection.

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If people are getting free electricity and water, they tend to be a little less frugal :) .Then check on insurance costs for a MFH and add that to your projections.Finally, talk to your contractors and see what requires permits, what their experience has been in getting them to pass inspections, the timeline and the cost.Factor all of these into the decision to move forward or leave as is - maybe advertise it as a 4/1 with a home office with outside access and get more rent that way.One last point - I hope that the addition you mentioned was done with permits and is reflected on the tax rolls because if not, you may open a can of worms you wish you had not.