(I could probably get this increased but I'd have to get primary residence Sq ft re-evaluated since the basement is finished and heated but of course thay would increase my property taxes.)Thinking about refinancing primary residence and taking money out to do the additional building. 

To my surprise, he said no within a split second of my finishing my question.

Finish the basement into a legal apartment and then maybe rent the 2 car garage as storage/secure car parking.People in the city are always looking for secure places to park their cars depending on where the place is.

@Angelica RoseRealistically I do not know how attainable it is to go that route here in NY. 

I'm in contact with a Jesus Espino and he's been nagging me to get an application finished.

The majority of my investing is out of state as the cash flow opportunities seem easier to attain (at least in my position). 

My fear is that San Diego is not finished limiting/restricting STRs.  

When a borrower chooses this option, the lender must fully budget for the cost of labor and materials related to the renovation so that, should the borrower be unable to complete the work, a contractor can be hired to finish any of the “Do It Yourself” repairs.

Hello BP community, looking on reading your opinion about the following:Situation: Currently my wife and I finished a deep rehab on our latest duplex in Ft.

Upgraded finishes, painted nicely.