As one means to try and add to units to the housing market the State of CA now allows for "Accessory Dwelling Units" (ADU's) in many places.An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit with complete independent living facilities for one or more personsand generally takes three forms: Detached: The unit is separated from the primary structure Attached: The unit is attached to the primary structure Repurposed Existing Space: Space (e.g., master bedroom) within the primary residence isconverted into an independent living unit Junior Accessory Dwelling Units: Similar to re-purposed space with various streamlining measuresThe rules around ADU's can vary from city to city but in general ADU's are allowed in many zoning districts that are zoned single-family; they are often exempt from many Planning Dept requirements for parking, open space, etc; they often have a streamlined permitting process and typically cost less than building new rent-able square footage.I am interested in getting involved in this type of investing/improvements and would very much like to connect with others who are as well.

When I was in college I would flip cars and car / truck performance accessories from junk yard and list them on Ebay and Craigs list.I own a sign company also and $5K for that business is not enough to do anything, with equipment... 

-Replace mirror -Replace vanity-Replace light fixture-Replace bathroom accessories (toilet paper hanger, towel hangers)

Here is another helpful site https://www.hcd.ca.gov/accessory-dwelling-units#:~:text=New%20ADU%20funding%20laws%20effective,low%20to%20moderate%2Dincome%20households.Things to keep in mind:-If you go prebuilt, you want to buy something built to code for your county.

Tried to get my wife to do it and she wouldnt share the space.I would also suggest looking into a single family property and adding an ADU(accessory dwelling unit).

Recently closed on a single family home with a legal accessory apartment in the basement. 

It was a Single Family home with Accessory Dwelling Unit converted into 2 condos.   

i am shocked that no one has mentioned Kitchen Kompact.here is how it looks. this is Chad OakI just did one with 14 cabinets, toe kicks, crown molding for around $1400. that's cabinets only. this is the same line, just a darker finish:all the builders get it here since they are available the next day from the warehouse close by. it ends up being about $100 per cabinet and you dont have to stain, assemble, all that crap. they are great cabinets, wooden doors. the back is a little thin, but never had an issue.they dont even have a display at HD. you have to ask and they can show you the different (4-5) door styles they have. they are 4x better than in store stock junk.http://www.kitchenkompact.com/styles2.htmi looked at the sites you posted above. the % discount doodoo is a red flag of "let's make it look like a whole sale price and website (very busy is the motto here) and still charge people that look for a deal $2-3k+ for a 10x10 kitchen. then we will get them on the "Accessories"". so you think it's a "great discount place, screw these box stores".the only negative with KK is when i did the darker one. looks AMAZING, but the saw was not sharp enough and it chipped the corners. the DARK skin is VERY thin and the white below shows and stands out like a sore thumb.noone can beat HD KK cabinet prices and delivery. i have tried their other distributors and they were all higher.i can go on and on, but if i have not convinced you by now, i should just stop.

I was thinking of this piece: http://www.mantelsdirect.com/Products-Accessories/vail/vail-60-inch-wood-fireplace-mantel-shelf#prettyPhotoAttached is the photo of the fireplace.

If the garage could be salvaged, I would love to make a studio accessory dwelling out of it.