Converting an office space to a duplex

[Quinn Jackson]

There is a 1200 sf commercial building for sale for 50k.  It's not in a great neighborhood, it was previously a chiropractors office.  The price is good though, I'm wondering if it would make sense to buy and turn into a duplex, or even 3 studios?  Anyone have experience with that, I know from a city planner that it's zoned for 2 or 3plex already.  I don't know how to go about changing to 3 addresses, how to address utilities, heating and any other requirements (e.g. 2 doors per dwelling or 1?).  Any help you could offer would be great.  I think a studio would get 450-500 a month, a duplex, maybe $675