Don't forget to consider things like HOA fees, state income taxes, child support, Medicaid, code violation citations, municipal liens ...

I just entered the real estate investing world last year after nearly 11 years in Haiti as a missionary and director/founder with Child Hope International.  

The two adults are parent and child (over 18), both are on the current lease.  

So, I continue getting my child ready for the days end.

Hey @Holly S.First off, congratulations on your child, and welcome to Bigger Pockets!

I'd like to learn about how to move up the housing "progression".I just recently got married, and my wife and child live with me in a small 2-bedroom apartment with a monthly rent of $740.

Adding a walk in closet to to lower bedroom that will most likely be a guest bedroom or a child's room, wont do anything for the salability or marketablity of the property.With a home of this size you want to sell life style and comfort more than anything else.

It's hard to dedicate the time needed to do so with my first child and work but if it was easy everyone would be doing it.

Is it a child "rich"" neighborhood,  or more couples with no kids?

Is a live in child care provider also something you might see in this area?