The IRS prefers that the rental is in service for > 1 year but 2 is the rule of thumb You can defer the capital gains and depreciation recapture on sale of your townhouse provided you meet the 1031 Exchange timeline and requirements...

They provide a 1099-DIV. 

Greetings,I am a 45-year-old individual seeking to expand my investment portfolio with additional properties.

Office space and other resources provided by the broker need to be allocated to those who are producing results.

Additionally, I have signed-up for a couple of meet-up events in my area to get any advice and insight.

Should I hire a contractor to add an additional meter that separates the ADU from the main house or charged another fixed amount for the main house as well.

Trying to find a source or maybe even a real estate attorney who can provide me contracts that I can use to provide for owners when wholesaling in long island, NY.

Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6'-8" above the finished floor"Additionally, in th following paragraph 1207.2.1; it also notes an exception for similar residential conditions which allows "Furred Ceilings" (Ductwork, Structural Beams, etc) to be permitted as low as 6'-4".In Short; the Diagram you posted indicates the correct conditions that would apply to your residential basement. 

In addition, it was my understanding that I just need to RETURN the deposit in 21 days, not that the tenant has to RECEIVE the deposit in 21 days.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.