But I would check with your local City zoning codes to make sure there are no occupancy laws that could be an issue.

My local real estate attorney made significant changes to the state-specific lease I originally had to accommodate the unique situation of house-hacking and county laws.

Duplex can always add additional units via the ADU laws. 8) Related to number 1, purchasing a property with an existing ADU is cheaper than buying a property and adding an ADU.

That's why we focus on investing in Reno, NV, much friendlier tenant/landlord laws. 

In the beginning I'd recommend using a reputable GC, as you become more experienced you may (or may not) want to manage your project.personally before interviewing GC's I'd educate myself on Michigan contractors license laws and requirements.

We just bought a home with an "in law suite" apartment.

Check your state laws to see what is allowed and use a state-specific lease.

Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?

They are subject to liability if someone sues, and their license is subject to discipline or loss of license if you violate rules/laws and get caught.

ONe would want to know what the resolve of the current HOA board is and do they have money to litigate this or willingness to do so.the 98 CCRs are valid .. so it will come down to a trier of fact and case law I guess if they sue you.