I've been a licensed agent here in Maine at the Augusta-based Pouliot Real Estate for the last 2 years, but began my real estate career in Savannah, Georgia (my GA license is currently inactive).

There is a single family home in front, and in back there is a guest house/loft above a garage.

It's an acreage property near the lake that has a main house (2/1), guest house (3/2), and small studio-layout unit (3 units on same property).

It has to be an addition.I would double check because maybe the workaround is reinforcing the garage and building above it.We lived in our studio ADU for two years before we moved into the main house.Best thing to do is talk to an experienced lender.

Hello- I am considering purchasing a property that is a main home (3 bed 3 bath) with an attached apartment over the garage (1 bed, 1 bath) with separate entrance.

Quote from @Franklin Marquette: When building ADUs, do they generally create value uplift for the property in the same way that the main house is valued?

Incorporating a washer-dryer hookup in the main house could be advantageous.This addition not only increases the convenience for potential renters but also adds value to the property itself.

For the main house, I'd get a washer and drier. 

This project has several main objectives.

I’m mainly focused on the ATL/GA region but am open to exploring other cities too.A little about why I'm here: I’m an engineer by day and a real estate enthusiast by night.