Knowing that they are planning to cheat the IRS makes you an accessory to the crime.Oh I know. 

I'm trying to confirm what we might be required to do in order to make this property suitable for a small 380 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (to act as a short term rental). 

ADU’s Accessory Dwelling Units

ADUs are easier to permit, but they result in an accessory unit (not an SFR).

I explain that on my condo, house and accessory dwelling unit alone here in Los Angeles will net approximately $100,000/year with 3% appreciation in 30 years.   

The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created junior accessory dwelling unit.

In and around Seattle Single family homes with accessory dwelling units tend to have the best HouseHack ROI, followed by large single family homes rented by the room and true duplexes. 

I wanted to share my experience planning, permitting and now building a 3 bed / 2 bath 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / back house / laneway house at one of my single family rental properties.

@Kenneth Olsen There's a ton of HouseHackers here in WA - a combination of high-cost real estate and many cities (like Kirkland, Seattle, Tacoma, etc) having favorable accessory dwelling unit / backyard cottage laws makes this a great state for the strategy. 

Wanted to connect with BiggerPocket members who are located in San Jose and actively interested to build and invest in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) as an affordable rental option.