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Chi Lo Questions about basement apartment
2 January 2025 | 3 replies
Interested in getting some extra income with converting the extra space in the basement into a rentable unit.Basements in a one-family home can be lawfully rented only if the following conditions are met:Compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code for minimum room size.There is a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.The walls, as high as ground level, must be damp- and water-proofed if HPD determines that subsoil conditions on the lot require it.The basement is occupied by one family and does not include boarders.Every room must have at least one window.The bottom of any yard or other required open space cannot be higher than six inches below the window sill of any required window in the room.
Joe Cal Team exit questions
30 December 2024 | 0 replies
.- The commitment letter says if I convert the leads given by the TL I would get a 50-50 split and if it was my lead through my COI/SOI while I was on the team, then it is a 80-20 split. - I had a few COI/SOI leads while being on this team who have not signed any papers with me or any one on the team as of yet and won't for the next 2-3 months.
Dmitriy Fomichenko How to supercharge your Roth IRA or Roth 401k
27 December 2024 | 18 replies
NEVER CONVERT CASH in YOUR IRA or 401K into ROTH!!!
Nicholas Haubner 4-family to 5-family with owner occupied unit
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
If it is a legal 4-family, you should have it converted to a 5-family.
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
8 February 2025 | 80 replies
I retired 10 years in and my wife 14 years into the journey. 85 % of my portfolio is 200 year old converted city row homes that are maintenance monsters and we still have enough cash flow to retire from our W-2.
Joseph Kirk Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Adding Square FootageIncreasing the usable living space of a home, such as by finishing a basement, converting an attic, or adding extensions, can dramatically raise the ARV.
Matthew Steele Lost lease, tenant issue
4 January 2025 | 11 replies
Going forward, make sure you convert your lease agreements to PDF and have them backed up.
Joshua Land Converting duplex to assisted living facility how to
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @Joshua Land: Look to learn, and hopefully implement converting my duplex into an assisted living center.
Ed Lopez Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
This is a SFH that was converted to four units a long time ago.  
Jonathan Greene How to Diversify Your House Hack to Recoup More Cash Flow
30 December 2024 | 4 replies
Being able to A/B test MTR at the same time would allow you to know if you can convert the STR to MTR if you ever want to move out and keep the property.As for the net negative house hacks - I always like to remind people that shy away from a deal because they aren't making money that they are usually still coming out ahead if they are spending the same or less than they would on rent.Great last point.