Definitely plan on looking more into those area but I will reach out because I’m sure I’ll have a ton of questions.

Consult Historical Zoning Information: Combine what you see on Google Maps with historical zoning data available from local city planning offices.

They wanted to plan trees on MY side of the fence and were just "letting me know" that's what they were going to do.Nope, not happening.

When we asked “what they were currently doing, what they planned to do, and how we could help.”

So I plan on going with the FHA 3.5% down and hopefully going for something in the 3-400k range in a neighborhood like back of the yards, mt greenwood, south shore but also open to other options.

There are designers who focus on ADU layout, drafters who just draw ADU plans, and contractors who just pump out garage conversions.

In my personal research, Houzeo seems to be a solid Flat Fee MLS Service, a good interface and online forms, no % of sale $ with Bronze plan, a site buyers may have heard of, and good reviews on Trustpilot. 

We are planning to rent it out as an STR when we are not there.

I hate when thing come up after the fact and mess up a smooth running plan. 

Hi everyone,Still planning my next move.