Explain your worries about potential damage to the new porch and noise disturbance, especially if it's causing vibrations that could affect the structure or annoy neighbors.Consider Amendments: If your lease agreement doesn't currently address items like punching bags specifically, consider adding an amendment that outlines rules for using outdoor spaces to prevent future misunderstandings.Document Agreements: Whatever agreement you come to with your tenants, document it in writing to ensure clarity and as a reference in case issues arise later.If you need any further assistance or would like to discuss please feel free to DM me!

If you send me your email address I'll add you to our invitation list.

This is critical early on when you start investing.Better Property Management: Understanding the basics of plumbing, electrical work, and other home systems means you can quickly address minor issues before they become major (and expensive) problems.

But we do want the option to use it as a short term rental in the future.Do I need to go the ADU route - separate address, utilities, etc?

The business address is a we work in La.  

WIth your experience, you could even target 3-4 unit properties at that time.Regarding "legally living in", you would have to change your address and actually live their as your primary address, but you could temp stay where you live now when you have your kids.

I wonder if other mixed-use landlords have clauses in leases that address the mixed nature.

This may require providing extra documentation such as 12 months reserves, 12 months of mortgage payments for both the rental property and primary address.

I ran through the address on MLS, Zillow and google maps before calling, so I have an idea of what I'm dealing with.

I hope it was an "omission" and a bad email address or something - geesh.