Side by Side Duplex vs. Stacked Duplex

[Michael Mason]

Hello All,

I recently got a tour of an underpriced house that could easily be converted into a duplex. However, it would not be a side by side but, rather, a stacked duplex. I was wondering if anyone has had much experience with stacked duplexes and what the major downfalls are with stacked (specifically, noise issues)?

I was also curious with how effective sound proofing is and if it would add many costs in converting a single family into a duplex?

Thanks,

Michael