It's a change but as you mentioned you don't want to down grade the property to a single family, but maintain the 2-family designation.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

It’s also beneficial to look into population trends.

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But the trend to moving south is so strong that it might take decades before it reverses.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

The highest performing short-term rentals have a design eye, their photographs weren't shot by an amateur's iPhone, and they offer more than one extra that others aren't (hot tub, sauna, views...).Create a differntiated Airbnb, and you'll outperform others ... be that first page or second or third.

I have experience with house hacking and am an interior designer by trade, I am very ready to start flipping homes in my area of Asheville, NC. 

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