You can read the law here: http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/H...It also says:"The provisions of this section requiring that service and meters for each individual dwelling unit be in the name of the tenant or other occupant of the apartment or other dwelling unit shall not apply in either of the following circumstances:(2) The tenant and landlord have agreed in the lease that the cost of the electric service or natural gas service or both shall be included in the rental payments and the service shall be in the name of the landlord."

Anyone have recent experience on how an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) or backhouse is valued these days relative to the main house?

Nevada has dipped its toes in this mine field as we are flooded with people moving away from the disaster in California and then instantly trying to pass the same laws.

It's a ton of materialistic, self entitled, and selfish people who want instant gratification.

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So, when duplexes come on the market, they're in high demand.That's why I'm a big fan of the new Accessory Dwelling Unit laws, which allow most homeowners in Raleigh/Cary/Morrisville to create a second unit from most existing detached houses (and yes, it's FHA-able).

1) Your first question specifically refers to -Attached ADU: Conversion Within Existing SFR and/or New Construction-Which reads an ADU must be 50% of existing SFR or 1,200 SF - WHICHEVER IS LESS APPLIES and it CANNOT BE smaller than 800 SF.2) So I got this text from the LA County planning site - "An Accessory Dwelling Unit, also known as a granny or in-law unit, is a living unit that may be up to 1200 sq. ft."

You also state that you were furious when they asked you to not text them day and night, and you implied that you expected instant (same-day) replies.  

Once you realize the court costs alone, you'll be offering the full security deposit amount back to the tenant.Cleaning up an apartment or dwelling is part of the landlording business.

I haven't purchased a turn key property myself, but from my understanding:The main pro is that you will be starting with instant cash flow, a rehabbed property with a tenant and property management in place.