Years ago, being a property manager was what I planned on doing for my retirement gig.

, it's still highly unlikely that an appraiser would have given value to this bathroom in any case, so we're not losing anything from an appraised value standpoint.Seller should be more than OK with it once you educate them on the fact that of all the offers they are evaluating, yours is the only one willing and able to execute a plan to close on-time, without delay, in spite of the flagrantly illegal and unpermitted bathroom.

When I let people back in, had a detailed plan as people salvaged thru. 

Unlikely.The backup plan is to have a strong lease.

Some agents might offer flexibility, like a non-exclusive agreement, especially if you’re upfront about your plans to explore multiple opportunities.

@Jimmy Rojas, a few things to consider with your plan:1.

Knowing who you plan to serve can guide you to what you should consider buying.

He plans on having 2 roommates. 

Nathan is right regarding timelines, need to plan for 60 days for anything you want.

-Leverages your current momentum and enthusiasm for investing, potentially accelerating your path to financial freedom.Cons:-Requires managing two properties, which could add stress unless you already have a system in place (or plan to hire a property manager).