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Room NO Window Can I Rent as Office Space?

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I am trying to buy first property to house hack, live in for 1 year, and buy another. The house has the master bedroom with a window that leads to an added enclosed room that looks like it was previously a sun-room. It has a restroom with a window in it as well, but the actual room does not have a window leading to the outside (I just learned it's called egress). The only window is leading to an enclosed space. My question is, can I legally rent this space? Maybe label it as an office space? I got a good deal on the house, but do not want to invest in it if I would be out of compliance with renting regulations. I do NOT want a lawsuit or do not want bad living conditions for tenants either. What do y'all think? 

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    Quote from @Maria Mora:
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    How many beds and baths in the house and where is it located? 

    Biggerpockets didn't let me put Corpus, but its located in Corpus Christi Texas 1542 Sq feet in main house. 682 Sq foot guest space. Main house is the concern. Was counted as 

     3 bed, 2 bath. Realtor just told me now they may say it's considered 2 bed, 2 bath. Which brings up another set of questions.

    When I go to rent, will I receive less rent bc its only considered 2 bed 2 bath instead of 3 bed 2 bath? I would like to know if theres a way to word it to where I am providing a space, but it is not considered a bedroom due to no windows and I am not legally bound to whatever the tenant decides to use it as.


     Ahh Alright.

    I am not familiar with that market. I am in DFW. However, I would list it as a 2bed/2bath with a Bonus room. There is a lot of value with bonus rooms, that allows people to do what they wish with the room. There are a lot of people working from home and/or home schooling and looking for a room that would work for them. Also, people look for a game room or something for guests. 

    Take good photos and write a good description and you should be fine. 


     Thank you so much for responding to my question! I appreciate it 🙏 

    I don't have friends or family or time to look for a real estate community that would be able to help with these kinds of questions so this really does help me tremendously. 

    Thank you 🙏

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