The interesting thing is that this is near mostly residential and it looks like the two buildings next to it were both two flats as well so I'm thinking it might already be allowed with the zoning.But now its the rehab costs that have me a little spooked. :-)It would be a fun project to do though with the high ceilings on both floors.

It varies on what I offer to pay them but typically I offer 10%-20% of my profit, or a flat 2-3% fee, each time the buyer they have given me buys a home.

Have you considered purchasing a duplex or a three-flat?

As a landlord do I have any kind of recourse besides the reletting fee which she flat out refuses to pay?

I order the "flat polish" edge and use the IKEA DOMSJO double-bowl kitchen sink usually.

When looking for a duplex, don't forget to consider the possibility of 2 homes on 1 lot...some good keywords would be things like 'granny flat' or 'in-laws quarters'.

I purchased a 2-flat in Chicago.Jenkins Ramon Thanks!

,I forgot to mention it has a flat roof.

Made worse by a drastically shrinking tax base and a flat-out crooked city government.

I remember my days in Oakland  my office was next to Al Florida and Shep.. those guys would just flat intimidate you ..