Sounds like you are so it can work. 

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@Sheena Varghese, sounds like you have your answer.  

It sounds like you can not for any purpose since the conversion is not permitted.

I do those things using a few excel spreadsheets … what you are working on sounds super handy!

And I hope to be ready to buy within 9 months (we are moving from LA)  Hey Eric, Sounds like you have a solid goal and are putting the pieces into place.

It sounds like you've already got some solid experience under your belt.

It sounds like your house hack was a success after securing the FHA loan and renting out the second unit. 

Also, it sounds like you are in a great time of life to rent to roommates - I don't think you would regret figuring out a way to do some sort of house hack like that right now!  

I lived in Sound End for a bit; beautiful, walkable area with plently to do