Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are popping up across California. Homeowners are turning garages into rentals, adding dwelling units in backyards, and stacking two at a time. But behind the growth, there is a mix of red tape, scams, and neighborhood tensions.

This episode brings you inside the experience. A builder talks us through the challenge of managing dozens of projects. A homeowner shares the costs, the payoff, and how he helped his son find housing. A former city official explains why some communities are pushing back. Along the way, guests raise concerns that anyone planning to build should hear first.

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