So I'm trying to have a "built to sell" type mentality here. 

Anybody have any experience with a heaving foundation in the center of a pier and beam house?   

You should track your own units expenses as well so when you move out, you can quickly reclaim any expenses or depreciation you built on the personal unit when converted into a 2nd business unit which would then be included on your schedule E.You also write off half of your property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, or any shared expense.

We’re looking to increase our lifestyle through the decrease in housing and built a little passive income medium term. 

Since you’re based in NY, Detroit is just a short flight away, making it feasible to visit and get a feel for the market and the team you’d be working with.That said, I’ve worked with plenty of investors who have never actually visited and still built successful portfolios—it really comes down to having the right boots on the ground.

So, I reached out to a local brokerage, and they referred me to an agent with significant experience.This man has built a $30 million portfolio himself, and in just a couple of meetings, he completely shifted my perspective.

One of its standout features is the ability to directly link your Airbnb account, as well as the bank accounts you use to receive rental income and pay expenses.Another feature I really appreciate is Baselane’s built-in banking option.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

As @Terry Ouimet said...when you start off a project (or anything in life) from a bad/illegal foundation, it will never be right2) Yes absolutely we need to bring back or start anew with a proper green card/work visa program so we can get all of the LEGAL help we need in this country.

This approach not only helped resolve their issues smoothly but also built goodwill with local officials—making future projects easier to manage