I own a SFH about 10 blocks east from SJSU in downtown san jose. The new google facilities are going to about the same distance the opposite direction. The property has long term tenants and is zoned for two family re...

Aaron its called an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

Plus I really liked the idea of the "mud room", the feeling of which can be easily be created with some inexpensive accessories without actually making a mudroom itself.Thanks everyone!

To that end, the Protection Plan sounds pretty good:It looks like you can get an Admiral 3.6 washer for around $400 - $450 out the door depending on the sale and extra accessories.

Construction Wood, drywall, paint, joint compound - $100Vanity - $150Shower tub - $400Toilet - reuseLuxury vinyl plank - $85Light fixture above sink with bath accessories kit -$40Should install a bath fan if you don't have one already -$100Plumber $500Outside siding repair will depend on current siding type.

im a landscaper alongside realtor so on days/times i have both clientelle, a pickup would be perfect but unfortunately since i'm still unburying myself out of crosscountry relocation expenses im just borrowing my buddy's truck sometimes but can hardly wait to be able to afford a pickup and would use it for re meets without any hesistation; appearance is overrated its the real property in question that ought to be in the spotlight not the accessories (although someones thats supposed to be a pro/expert in buying/selling but is leasing everything longterm, ie, their car AND their home, would send me mixed signals for sure! 

AccessoriesAfter getting the house colored, the next thing you can do is adding up the accessories.

There is a tripod type accessory that you screw through so you only go down so far.

That would make residents accessories to this heinous crime!  

I roughed framed the new tub location and installed a rough opening for a new built-in style medicine cabinet along with additional blocking for towel bars and future accessories.