(If curious, my residential real estate investor clients from 10 years ago [you can find my 10 year old bigger pockets dot com posts :], at the time buying up 2-4 unit properties, a lot of them are now done with the 'human' tenants and want to 1031 into something that is ACTUALLY passive, so yes Starbucks comes up, thus I watch it).In my case I zoomed all the way into a specific brand (which then allows me to make very sweeping generalizations across an entire state -- but still not the entire country), I'm not suggesting you do that, but SOME of the variables need to be narrowed down, before you can gain any useful insights. 

Louis and have thought about that as a good market for this specific use.

As @Lucas Martinez mentioned, FMV rents in Santa Barbara have exploded, I'm trying to be considerate of my tenants while also exploring a path to adding value to the investment--which I know probably falls into the oxymoron category.

They offer competitive terms and have a robust track record, but you may find their rates and points can vary based on the specifics of the deal.Roc Capital: They focus on fix-and-flip loans with favorable LTVs, and they’re known for quick underwriting.

I try to not have a lot of "rules", but writing out some expectations can go a long way in resolving conflicts down the road and hopefully not ruining relationships/ friendships.happy to go over more specifics with you if you'd like!

Always approach as a developer with a specific usage.

What are the permitting considerations to add more bedrooms and change the use of garage?

Finance your first duplex or triplex through FHA Loan, Conventional Loan, Owner-Occupied Financing, and Portland-specific programs.

It includes space to spell out specifically what the tenant is responsible for.

I’d like to have someone review the property and help identify specific areas that may need to be brought up to standard before I proceed with landlord registration for the program.Additionally, I’d welcome any advice, suggestions, or insights from those with experience in this process.