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        "text": "The first step is not picking finishes—it’s confirming feasibility: can your lot, zoning, and budget realistically support the ADU you want. Once that checks out, you move into design and permitting. \n\nJumping straight to contractors or floor plans without feasibility often leads to redesigns, delays, and blown budgets. A structured first step saves time and money later.\n\nKey factors:\n- Zoning/ADU rules for your specific city or LA County jurisdiction\n- Rough budget vs realistic cost per square foot\n- Existing utilities and where you can tie in\n- Whether to convert a garage or build new\n\nStart with a feasibility call or site visit: gather your site plan, property tax bill, and photos, then talk through options, rough costs, and constraints with an ADU-focused pro. From there, you can confidently authorize full design work knowing the project is realistic."
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