Finding a duplex in Anne Arundel with 1 deed is like looking for a needle in a haystack . 

For example,  providing a heating source for your tenant is your responsibility as the landlord. 

I'd recommend looking at costs. your build cost is going to be well over other homes because of the fixed costs like slab, Hvac, roof, etc. check the market drivers and weight the benefits of short term versus long term. long term is no furniture and help pays mortgage but at this size it doesn't really cover everything. we didn't find a lot of economies of scale in single family detached. can you build more than one unit?

They can help you navigate code compliance, especially with accessibility and egress requirements, and provide a clear budget before you begin.

Would I have to find 1 nurse and tell him/her to find other coworkers to join?

If you have a residential earnest money dispute its very different than negotiating a national retail NNN lease.Transactional vs litigationResidential vs commercialThose would go a long way to finding the best referral for your needs 

@Dustin Sanders Unfortunately, I will be shocked if you find this.  20% down is hanging on by a thread based on where rates are at and the general anxiety over declining real estate values.  20% down is the minimum I'm seeing. 

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I'd find this out.This would be a deal breaker if the city doesn't at leave put in writing that you can legally put in a bigger Septic tank to accommodate the bedrooms that have been added.Also was the increase in house size done legally since they weren't required to upsize the septic tank?

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