Internal Revenue Code, unless their taxpayer guardian resides in the same unit.Property Ownership: Individuals or households that own real property are not eligible to occupy or lease the Affordable ADU.Liquid Asset Limitation: Eligibility is restricted to persons or households whose liquid assets do not exceed 110% of the annual Area Median Income.

It's better to just not have a stove in there -- the triggering offense for most city code violations -- and do a coffee bar, etc.

I’m an Architect and I would be wary to inherit someone else’s mistakes. if someone isn’t code complaint the new architect is on the hook.

This personality type tends to come back for modifications, health and safety code violations, defers maintenance. 

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Keep in mind if you remodel versus new construction, there are likely different building codes.

However, there are tax code changes every year.

I also review the foreclosure filings in the target zip code by searching the courthouse records on line.

There's software that can tell even which blocks has the highest appreciation per zip code. this is for rehab or buy-and-hold long term.The inside factor that really makes higher appreciation is good school districts as parents wouldn't need to pay private schools for their kids. 

Also check for two means of egress in that basement you want to convert because fire code will require it.