If neither is an option then you would either have to get a zoning change or duplex down to LEGALLY use the space. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

Old people that have owner occupied a house and raised kids in it almost always want someone to move in with kids. 

This is one of the most reliable times to have a short term rental all over Broward county, with streams of college kids (with rich parents) coming in to party like they don't have an exam on Monday.

More & more owners are posting here on BP about their rentals sitting vacant too long.Which means owners aren't paying attention to the rental market - which is slowing, causing Days On Market (DOM) to increase:(Take a look at the graph below from ShowMojo, comparing average DOM for 2018-2024.DOM are now about 40% longer than they were 2 years ago.Many owners also don't seem to be aware of real estate market fundamentals, such as seasonal effects:1) After September, when kids go back to school, there's a noticeable dip in activity in both the sales & rentals.2) After Halloween, there's another noticeable dip.

It was so bad, the kids would even tell me to stop buying rentals because they would hear her complain to me every time I bought a new house.

I wish we had more spaces like that here in Florida. 

YESConverting a closed garage into living space?  

The buildings I’m looking at are shells, and I plan to convert them into fully residential units with no commercial spaces.

If you are single or married without kids and an understanding spouse.