They usually focus on helping you pick furniture and accessories, so their rates are lower, but you still get expert advice to avoid costly mistakes.Also, don’t overlook the design help that many furniture stores like IKEA, West Elm, or Pottery Barn offer.

In some places, the answer may be “no” unless you’re building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), duplex, or following other specific regulations.If you can build, your idea for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is a strong one.

Quote from @Garrett Creswell: Arizona cities like Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson have loosened zoning restrictions to allow more homeowners to legally build ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) or casitas (often used interchangeably).Phoenix passed a policy in early 2024 allowing ADUs on most single-family lots, aiming to boost affordable housing and multigenerational living options.Requirements were simplified: smaller lot size minimums, reduced parking requirements, and less red tape for permits.With the new law passing, builders and developers saw a new market open up:They’re targeting homeowners who want to create rental income (especially with the Phoenix rental market staying strong).

I have not had much success as the town does not want it to be zoned as a triplex (even though there is a huge shortage of rentals, it is walkable/right next to an MBTA commuter station, and Massachusetts is now allowing home owners to renovate single family homes into having "accessory dwelling units" but apparently does not apply to duplex to triplex conversions.) 

Now, include closing costs, loan origination, accessories for the home, a new lawnmower and garden trolls.Once you’ve bought the house, how do you rent that out, pay expenses and make a buck?

TJMaxx and Home Goods are helpful for pans and kitchen accessories. 

Is it possible to negotiate in a new build- $50k off price-lower escrow amount - no penalties for closing late if you need to sell your home elsewhere - free accessories such as blinds and upgraded porcelain tile 

.• House Bill 1337 – Expands the legal use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing up to two per lot and removing many previous restrictions.

They are great resources for end tables, console tables, small shelving units, benches, dining chairs, side seating, ottomans, pillows, bedding, lamps, artwork, and of course household goods and accessories at decent rates and bonus, the furniture is pre-built so your not spending time building the furniture.  

Ive found people to be more successful with duplexes and single families with accessory units than tri's and quad's.