One approach that I'd look into is an accessory dwelling unit*, a legal way to add a second unit to many existing SFRs in Cary and Durham.

Whether both accessory units can be in the main structure depends on the size of the house and lot and the relative size of the units among many other factors.   

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Hi there, I run and educational resource for Californian property owners who want to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

That separate space is considered, under this scenario, accessory to the primary use of the land. 

Towers come with own set of rules and regulations for fire, compliance, central mechanical, elevators, roofs, accessory rooms/office, and model units- this has been amazing experience working on building new efficiencies, implementing CAPEX with large NOI drivers - VeryExciting to have walked the gauntlet on the tower apartment versus garden-style - Truly expanded knowledge and experience.

Towers come with own set of rules and regulations for fire, compliance, central mechanical, elevators, roofs, accessory rooms/office, and model units- this has been an amazing experience working on building new efficiencies, implementing CAPEX with large NOI drivers - VeryExciting to have walked the gauntlet on the tower apartment versus garden-style - Truly expanded knowledge and experience.

We are going to have the ADU attached to our house and we are going to incorporate our fourth bedroom into the accessory dwelling to make the dwelling a two bedroom.

Willing to house hack or have accessory dwelling unit.

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