Thanks for your consideration,Isa

Do you know if Cleveland Heights code will allow for a bedroom in basement with an egress added?

@Greg TeplanskyThere are several considerations that can go into the analysis of whether you need an LLC or whether a large insurance policy will suffice.

However, still valid and important considerations to make as I continue to evaluate options. 

One of the ones to be considerate of is the limitations of taking losses as a W-2 earner.

. - RU-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT[19]SHARE LINK TO SECTIONPRINT SECTIONDOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONSEMAIL SECTIONCOMPARE VERSIONSFootnotes: --- (19) ---Cross reference— Height of fences, walls and hedges in RU Districts, § 33-11; location of swimming pools in RU-2 Districts, § 33-20(c); maximum setback for principal residential buildings in RU-2 Districts, § 33-45.Sec. 33-201. - Uses permitted.SHARE LINK TO SECTIONPRINT SECTIONDOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONSEMAIL SECTIONCOMPARE VERSIONSNo land, body of water and/or structure shall be used or permitted to be used and no structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, moved, reconstructed or structurally altered for any purpose in an RU-2 District which is designed, arranged, or intended to be used or occupied for any purpose, unless otherwise provided for, excepting for one or more of the following uses:(1)Every use permitted in RU-1, RU-1M(a) and RU-1M(b) Districts.(1.1)Workforce housing units in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIA of this Code.(2)On lots meeting the requirements for two-family use, every use as a duplex or two-family residence, including two private garages.

I am inclined towards investing in Retails spaces.I am new to this space and would love to get pointers on how to get started, how to find RE agents, any gotchas or considerations for new investors.

Brighton Park, Archer Heights, and West Elsdon are solid neighborhoods.

Distance and travel considerations are crucial.

My view of an eco friendly is a house that truly takes into consideration the form-function rule of architecture.