I own a 700 square-foot house on a lot of that is zoned for four units.

Regulations:Given that New Orleans has strict rules for short-term rentals, make sure to fully understand the local zoning laws, STR permits, and licensing requirements for B&Bs.

Creating more true affordable housing isn’t really something that you can tell your local planning and zoning.  

However I tend to think a Section 8 tenant is more comfortable living off the system and are more likely to identify as a victim which is kind of a red flag.I own about 20 section 8 units and I like them (super gravy for the tenants) but my tenants are all over 55. 

When you have zoning, tenants, and a plethora of issues that can come up, you need someone experienced that knows how to handle them. 

Zoning Ordinances are often not ‘black and white’ and municipalities will protect themselves or be persuaded by the public when making decisions. 

You’ll definitely want to dig into the zoning and permit requirements for your area to get a clear picture of what's allowed and what the associated costs might be.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like parking and whether you’d need to add a kitchenette to make it a viable short-term rental (STR).

@Ginger Winn If you're planning to put newer, used mobile homes on the land, you may need to check with the zoning department.

First you have to make sure your zoning allows for a DADU and what the setbacks are. 

But you'd always want to talk to the city right away (or county) and find out the development standards for the zoning that the lot is in (what are the setbacks, height limit, min lot size, etc).