Turning a 1930 single family into a duplex in Miami Florida.

[Joel Rodriguez]

We are analyzing this coming back deal, a few month ago  we offered 10k less than the asking price, and now that the previous buyer couldn't close,  we seem to be the first on  the seller list. So far we have bought one single family in the area (Ready to rent), this would be the second. We have some concern that hopefully you can help me with.

- Is a 1930 home consider a historic property?

- How Hard, regarding permissions and codes upgrades can be turning this property 3/2 single family into a Duplex in Miami Gardens, Florida?

This would be the first time for my partner and I, we have never done a property modification. 

Thank you very much in advance!

[Charles Adams]

Hey Joel

The biggest number one concern in what your wanting to do is square footage there's a minimum that must be met, and there has to be enough to accommodate the necessities of living comfortably so figure the square footage and divide by 2 what do you have? the minimum for today's codes are 950sq ft. that's a small place or a small 2bdrm with kit/bath.