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In theory after you have made timely payments on their loan that should be considered, but in practice I have yet to find a loan a officer that can package it so their underwriters will except it. 

But I do have it listed on MLS for LTR, I’d much rather a short term guest though - since I’m so close to college and university hospital, I’d hope for students or traveling medical professionals. 

They are very good about helping over the phone, and their literature practically begs you to call them when you have a problem.

Hi All, I recently closed on 3r / 2b (each unit) duplex in Fayetteville Ark right near to the college.

Now you can have a non-confirming unit that becomes illegal because someone calls the city and you get violations, however, it is COMMON PRACTICE in Chicago to rent out or stay in non-confirming units.

Communication and Negotiation: What are the best practices for communication and negotiation when dealing with investment properties?

Remember there is a difference between work done to code (good enough) and work done per best practices.

Anyone investing in College Park? 

When I was in college, our next door neighbor was a cop, and he was living there with a reduced rent and was the on-call law enforcement officer in case anything ever went down.We the neighbors were all underage - He would come over off duty and grab some beers...He would also call us and let us know that "Party Patrol," was on its way, so we could tell everyone to clear out before the on duty units could arrive on scene.