The new property has to make $50k plus $12k/yr more than the existing property just to break even.

It sounds like you have an un-permitted unit, which is essentially always a risk since there has been no notice to the AHJ that it exists and they can therefore initiate a code case to have it removed in most cases.

Zoning Ordinance ExceptionsSome properties in the target zone don’t meet the minimum lot area or width size requirements under the zoning ordinance, yet houses exist on smaller-sized neighbor lots.How could these properties get approval for development?

Looking for Tips on how to find places that have multiple cabins or additional dwellings on a property that I could live on and run. I am aware of Crexi, Bizbuysell, and Loopnet and reach out when I see something for ...

Yes, sewer clean outs are required on new construction, but on a 1947 rehab house that didn’t have existing clean outs, is it really possible that I can be required to install them?

Many European cities have existed far-far longer than the USA has even existed.

They will schedule an inspection to verify that the second bedroom does in fact exist in the apartment.

Buy an existing house to live in and add an ADU in the back.

Insurance right now is wild, so I'd get a solid broker on your team - I'd be happy to share my contact if that would help.Also, aren't most of the existing insurances shared on the OMs for the properties? 

In 2025 does it make sense to build a 4plex and house hack it or is it better to buy existing multi-family?