Should I consider converting both into duplexes or add granny suites?  

I can also chat with you about some options I can offer that may suit you much better for a construction deal like you are planning. 

Hello Carolyn,If you want to risk the opportunity of having a fair housing law suit I would move pass asking for any additional deposit on the property.

I always recommend digging deep into your own business, identify the inefficiencies and we can build Podio suite's or automations as the conduit for scaling.

Just think it’s two different strategies for different breed of investors and you need to identify which best suits you.

It also says "broken glass in back, not suited for financing".

Please make sure you or workers wear cartridge style air respirator when removing that carpet and spraying with any of these strong chemicals also probably should wear a white tyvek style suit etc. 

We are looking to invest now in RE properties but my current question is for our mother-in-law suite.

Keep in mind, the suit was titled:Previous Owner vs.

There is a very spacious in-law suite in the rear of the property.