Do I have to request blueprints of the home and as long as the blueprints contain the ADU should I be safe? 

They contain great info.The ones I remember and found the most valuable was the land lording one, and the one about how to create an accurate SOW.Then of course, RDPD is a great mind shift book, which has already been mentioned

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The rehab list you created contains way more than $40k worth of work.

I'm exploring the idea of buying a single-family home in South Austin and turning the garage into a self-contained living space that I would live in and rent out the main house.

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That is by definition of a dwelling unit from Article XII in the Land Development Code which I have included below.Dwelling Unit: A room or groups of rooms forming a single independent habitable unit that is used for, intended to be used for, or may be used for, living, sleeping, sanitation, cooking, and eating purposes by one family only; for owner occupancy or for rental, lease, or other occupancy on a weekly or longer basis.A dwelling unit shall contain an individual kitchen, as defined herein, sanitary and sleeping facilities.

This proactive approach fosters open communication and promotes a sense of community within the property.Tenant Handbook or Welcome Packet:Property managers typically provide tenants with a comprehensive tenant handbook or welcome packet containing important information about the property, including emergency procedures and contact details.

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