<prompt> Human: Hi all, my wife and I purchased our first house in May of 2017. The house has a two car detached garage as well as a carport plus 2 car driveway. We dont use the garage so I want to put it to work. Any advice, pros and cons about converting the garage into a living space? Im assuming that the permits and plumbing work are the most expensive. The garage already has electrical. Im estimating 15k-20k for the entire project, thoughts? The plan is to have the income from the rental help us with the mortgage andor upgrades to our house yard, windows, etc... it makes perfect sense to embark in this investment but Im sure there are factors Im not considering yet. Thats why Im here... thanks folks!Assistant: Who wants to live in a converted two-car garage?At a minimum, youd have to make sure that it has proper heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, electricity, water and sewage connections. You also have to make sure that you have the right zoning, permits, electrical water meters, etc. Your property taxes would presumably increase as well.It can be done, but it would take a while to recover the cost.Human: Many people need an affordable small space to live in. I would even live in it and rent my house.  <response>: If you have the money to do it to code and everything, I think its a pretty good idea..especially if you live around colleges or universities. 