The ordinance may require a permit to be obtained for the creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit, and shall do all of the following:(1) Limit the number of junior accessory dwelling units to one per residential lot zoned for single-family residences with a single-family residence built, or proposed to be built, on the lot.(2) Require owner-occupancy in the single-family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit will be permitted.

Alternatively, if I left the unit as is, or added a bedroom for a much smaller cost by removing the dining room, I could rent the entire unit out on a short or medium term basis, for at or above the monthly cost, then look for a separate house hack with a bath already installed.

Here are some challenges you'll likely face when buying a multi-unit property:1.

One listing for each unit plus another to rent them together for larger groups.

you are looking at do you get more for in unit washer etc. or other amenties.

Find a duplex or MF property, buy it then rent out a unit.

This tenant has ignored my warnings - to stop smoking in the unit (multiple times), having unauthorized guests in the unit without my permission, have spread rumors and lies about me throughout the neighborhood, and have ignored my texts (only method of communication).  

@Suzy Farman my market is so hot I typically only need 2-3 weeks because many people are either living with family or already have a replacement tenant ready for their current unit upon move out.

Some of our students have discovered that they would agree with you in that they like to physically touch, see, and feel their investment, and are ok with owning just a couple of units.

I started with single family rentals and made the leap into a 14 unit multi family.