(subletting for cheap)But now we both have jobs and we figure its time for our own space.

This will increase the bedrooms and sq/ft of the main house.3)Add a doorway to the main house, but leave it with the second kitchen.

Steve that was not a commercial broker to me that you had before.A leasing broker should be a leasing broker period.A sales negotiator should do the purchase and sale.There are brokers that do both but people at the height of their game only do one thing for the most part.You can have a generalist that does 2 things or have 2 specialists working for you that do separate things.The broker wanted the sale to make a big commission so was scaring tenants away.No tenant will want to make an investment into a space knowing they will be moving right away.You can have language in your leases allowing you the right to terminate early but not giving away you are selling for development.Ultimately after the lease is signed they will find out in the newspaper etc. when word of the project comes up.Your previous broker was not doing their fiduciary duty to put you first as a client.

More bedrooms, more baths and extra space will make more difference than nicer finishes.Any feedback from the people who have seen it?

You determine this by looking at the commercial space are they giving it away or is it starting to fly on its own?

I've run into investors that are more in the business of making money than they are in the business of creating beautiful, functional spaces to live and work in.

Three bedrooms, detached two-car garage, big walk-in pantry off the kitchen and a gigantic attic !

Dark colors always shrink the sq footage whether, doors, trim, cabs, floors etc. while white or light enlarges space.

Since we're covering many different tracks and topic areas, I'm not that concerned about this.Now that we've got our new space, I've got to finalize a few things and will then we'll start working on the schedule and final session coverage in conjunction with our speakers.

If you can start with a situation where you can do absolutely anything you want with very few restraints, AND you have a lot of patience, AND you've done massive renovations/builds in the past, AND you're a total house nerd with a true appreciation for space and architecture, then I MIGHT suggest that you take a shot at the floor plan yourself.The sort of houses I build and renovate often are on tight lots, with zoning restrictions galore.