I change out rugs a few times a year in my living room.

I live in a popular vacation town in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

They will all (in theory) be living somewhere.

Like the others mentioned, either 3.5% down if you intend to live in it.

I am seeing a crackdown on STRs not so much as a result of any hotel lobby, but as a result of regular citizens complaining to their elected officials that they don't like living next to a hotel.Can't really blame them.

I don't think you are going to be able to get insurance for two separate living units in a single-family when they are both illegal and likely do not have the correct egress windows (basement) for fire safety which could subject you to huge liability if something happens to either party.

Burlap on the wall, postage stamp rug for a large living room, hodgepodge of items around the house with no real theme.

I am orginally from Elgin, but living down in Logan Square area of Chicago proper!

I was living in Kennedy Town for two months last December.

You'll need at least 125-150 doors to make a decent living, but you won't be able to afford much help.