Converting a single family into a duplex

[Marzieh Rostami]

Hi BP community. I wanted to see if anyone in Houston TX has had experience with converting a SFR into a duplex. How difficult is it when it comes to the city and permits? And also how costly is separation of utilities? Would it be worth the trouble?

This an idea that popped into my head recently and I know I need to do a lot of research on it but I thought I'd start here and get some pointers. I'd love to hear your thoughts/experiences.

Thanks in Advance.