I bought them with management issues and vacancy and with some value-added improvements and good management got them full and increased NOI. 

Looks like it might have been added.

., what advice from your CPA added value?

I was basically being double hit for my mortgage, hoa, etc; I was paying them all in my Schedule C, but then lenders were again adding it to my DTI as an expense.

In my case, do you think adding an ADU could lower my overall property value?

Just like hotels and airlines that were adding on a lot of fees to travel, those separate fees for apartments may now need to be disclosed up front.   

On The BiggerPockets podcast, Dave & Henry always talk about forcing equity with adding a bathroom or bedroom to a home.

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We’re evaluating a property that is a legal 2-unit with an in-law suite and would appreciate feedback from those who’ve dealt with similar setups.Current conditions:Legal 2 units + finished in-law suiteOnly 2 gas meters currentlyIn-law ceiling height is approx. 6’2”In-law already has a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroomNo dedicated heating or cooling for the in-law unit at the momentWhat we’re considering:Installing central air / HVAC for all 3 unitsPotentially adding a 3rd gas meterLooking for insight on:Code and permitting considerations (especially around ceiling height)Pros/cons of tying the in-law into shared HVAC vs separate systemsWhether adding a 3rd gas meter is typically worth it (cost vs rentability/value)Red flags you’ve run into with in-law units from a resale, appraisal, or inspection standpointWould love to hear from anyone who’s rehabbed, owned, or sold properties with in-law units — especially in older buildings.Thanks in advance.

Increasing rentable square footage by adding bedrooms, finishing basements or attics, or creating legal ADUs can immediately raise rents and force appreciation.