Duplex- Upper Lower Question for guys with experience

[James M.]

Hello BPers! Thank you to all of you guys with experience who share your knowledge on a daily basis!

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I currently have an offer in on a duplex in a coastal community and the duplex is a top/bottom duplex. The top unit is 3/2 and bottom 2/2. I am wondering how many of you have had problems with noice from the top unit down to the lower. The unit was built in 1980, if that has any relevance. About 50% of the units in the area are top/bottom units. I will be aiming to achieve a rent at the upper part of the market by remodeling.

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My questions for you:

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A. Has a top/bottom unit stopped tenants from renting from you?

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B. Is it common that the noise cause a problem for the bottom unit?

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C. Would you buy another top/bottom unit? Why or why not?

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D. Any other advice?

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Thank you!!