What to do with duplex zoning issues?

[Graeme Harris]

In starting our search we’ve looked at properties that are set up and ready to go as a duplex but are zoned single family. How do you guys navigate these zoning issues? 
These are properties that with minimal work they can be set up for a duplex like places with a mother in law suite. 

[Ryan Thomson]

@Graeme Harris in Colorado Springs I have converted single family homes to units with mother in law suites. This is completely legal here. I imagine there are rules around that in your area. I would talk to the local planning department and see what they have to say. 

I have also rezoned a single family property into a zoning that supported a duplex. That is quite a nuanced process and is unlikely to work in most scenarios though. But still possible and worth asking the planning department if you are already there talking about issue number one above.