At least in the retail world that I shop in. 

Cody sure knows marketing as I am now in his marketing funnel and have had 1 conversation with his sales department.

Used the rest of the funds to turn part of the front building into retail store fronts which leased for 150% more on a per square foot basis.

., the best way to find out this info is call the zoning department for the city or county depending on where the property is located.I am assuming you are looking at a property with a home already on it thus the ADU's.

Also further north such as Port St Lucie where there are many new build res neighborhoods and commercial retail.

The local building department might require this.

Despite concerns over store closures, demand for retail space surged in the second quarter of 2024.

But when I'm using cash instead of financing and, on a smaller build (2/1, 1300 sq ft), I can save 25k to 30k in financing and another 30k or so in the other stuff, that adds up quick when you stack it on to the fact that the actual build costs are coming in well under retail.

Also make sure your budget fits the market 2-Analyze deals, make sure you are cash flowing from day 1 (even if you're house hacking) also look for ways to improve the revenue of the units like adding bedrooms if possible3-Start looking for off market deals and FSBO properties, you want to buy under retail.

As example, to cover how much of the proposed rental income from departing will be credited against those mortgage payments.