Why Convert ADUs?
How Our Process Works?
My “EZ ADU Home Conversion + STR Setup” service handles everything—from design and permits to furnishing and tenant placement—to turn your unused basement, garage, or cottage into a fully equipped in-law suite. You’ll have a ready-to-rent space that can generate income, boost property value, or serve as extra living space.
4 Phases
Phase 1:
Discovery (1 day & Free)
In this step, I’ll explore your space and discuss how you want it to serve you in the long-run, whether it’s making it another in-law suite, or renting it out on Airbnb. I will do an on-site visit to explore the existing space, discuss with you about what type of space you want, and how you want to use it, if you want it for grown-up children/elderly parents, your personal use, standard rent out, or Airbnb. Through this discussion you will learn that you can get a tenant ready space or the space that fits your personal needs with all-inclusive delivery that I provide, which prevent you from juggling with your 9-5 schedule because I will do everything until I find a first tenant upon the finish of the project which allows you to generate extra monthly income immediately. I will also connect you with the loan officer who is specialized in ADU projects so you can explore loan options if you have financial difficulties.
Phase 2:
Design Period (1-2 Week)
In this step, I will help you to finalize all the design decisions from locking the floor plan layout to finish, furniture, appliances, and fixture selection. So you can visualize the outcome of an aesthetical, practical, durable, and tenant-ready space.
Phase 3-1:
Construction (6 Months)
During this process you will witness how the existing space gets transformed into a tenant-ready space and ready to be used for generating monthly rental income or enjoy it on your own. This includes from receiving permits, demolishing existing walls, placing new structures and furniture. I will help you process the permit procedure and get construction started, and lastly placing the furniture in the space.
Phase 3-2:
First Tenant Placement
I will initiate the process of searching for the tenant as soon as the project starts, so you can ensure to have a tenant ready before the finish of the project.
Why to Choose
EZ ADU Atlanta?
Three Things Unique About Us
1. Permit
The process of going through the permit can be overwhelming sometimes, don't worry, we do it for you.
2. Furniture
Our mission is to make the space become tenant-ready. Therefore, we provide services of placing furniture such as beds, couch, table etc.
3. Finding the First Tenant
The key part of our service is to make sure clients generate monthly income immediately after the project finishes. We achieve it by helping clients to find the first tenant before the finish of the project.
About me
Emma Zhao - Owner of "EZ ADU Atlanta Design + Build"
I’m the founder and lead designer of EZ ADU Atlanta Design + Build, with over seven years of experience in architecture after earning my Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College in 2020. My background spans residential, multi-family, mixed-use, healthcare, and banking projects.
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I specialize in guiding homeowners through every step of the ADU process—from initial concept and permits to final construction—working closely with a trusted network of local architects, engineers, and contractors across Georgia to ensure each project is high quality, on time, and on budget.
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I believe ADUs are a powerful solution to the housing crisis—offering homeowners financial flexibility while creating much-needed housing. With Georgia rapidly growing, I’m passionate about helping you turn underused space into a smart, income-generating investment.
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To Georgia home owners: you’re making a smart move—and I’m here to help bring your vision to life.
