I'm not a contractor but I'll throw my two cents in, I have worked closely with many over the years on my deals. 

The shops were built before city code for commercial buildings was enforced and are grandfathered in. I

All in I was only about 115k in terms of remodeling/rehab/holding costs for all the units.I worked myself to death doing this...hoping I'd get the killer cashout refinance I had accomplished previously in another dealCalled 20 + banks and only two would entertain me.

The HML can then foreclose on your property and you will lose all the equity you put in. I

I figure the best way to jump in is through a 4 plex. 

I have a 2 family house that im currently "house hacking" in i have a ground level unit as well i was wondering what would be the pros and cons of me making it legal and me making my 2 family into a 3 family..

The area I am in is beautiful (especially in the winter), warm and close to lots of golf courses.   

As you know It’s an expensive area to live in. I

When looking for a PM company in a market you want to invest in, I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

Some of the comps below like Cedar St. and Glenn St. where the buy-in is in the $50/sq ft range are more the buy-in price I would be looking for if you stay in this type of neighborhood.