Seemingly if I made this an ADU instead of a duplex I wouldn't have to rate these walls, once again complicating the intent of the code.Just above the code section I reference one of the exceptions to fire-rated walls includes exterior walls of individual dwelling units on the same lot, which may eliminate my need to rate those exterior support walls.

Thank you so much Denise, so the new law you are referring to is HB. 270, correct?

It's in Grand Rapids, MI for reference.

When you say "institutions" are you referring to the lender?

Speaking to investors last spring, AMH executive Bryan Smith touted a recently implemented "pet program" and said, "we're very excited about the opportunities we're going to have for ancillary revenue," referring to fees.

@Alan Asriants, my wife, who is a designer, and her other design focused friends, refer to these as "Dude Flips".  

The fnma guide is best reference there is handy chart in there https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/sel/b3-3.1-08/rental-inc...

We always used private loans from people we knew and then later networked with or were referred to us.

I wanted opinions from real estate investors, STR Hosts, and even property managers on the difficulties of hosting, tips for my co-hosting journey, and especially, how to onboard my first client with no references and where to find hosts.Thank you in advance!

I need suggestions from people in the Atlanta area if they can refer a qualified HVAC technician.