There's a large garage that I'd like to convert to the third unit - using the ADU regulations because just doing a "normal 3rd" unit I run into: garage 1 ft from prop line, parking for MFR is calculated per bedroom (requiring ~ 8 spaces) and I'm not sure if that's possible unless I get creative or lose yards, let alone if the costs make sense at 600sq ft.

Fenced in yard.

Fenced in yard.

Fenced in yard.

I will eat the cost of my home yard care to skip the 1099.

Although it is in a great location in proximity to downtown Raleigh, the houses on either side of the subject property (that will be the Airbnb) are fairly worn down, especially the one to the right including the back yard. 

I'm less confident about the back unit since it faces the alley... it does have a nice yard and driveway, but still, I can see it being a bit less desirable for folks. 

Currently, my leading contender is installing some sort of metal edging, rolling out ground cloth, and then spreading out a few yards of crushed stone.

Large 2 car garage and back yard patio.

For example, I have a property where the borrower (my entity in deed and I have a land contract) has unlicensed cars in the yard.