Take for instance an “A” located 1 +1 duplex where units rent for $2,000/m and compare the building to an identically designed “C” located 1+1 duplex in the same market where units rent for $1,200/m.

Therefore it's quite normal for a design change to be an additional service fee. 

Not essential but I've used it for other things and it's really cool when you are building out a new process, design, or work flow with your team as well.  

Stores like Home Depot or Ace will have products specifically designed for removing difficult adhesives, but you can also DIY with household products.

Non-profit or not, it will be UW as a business...the non-profit designation doesn't eliminate the lending review, just makes the proceeds non-taxable in order to be put to charitable use.

Studying for and receiving the CCIM designation will be a solid plus.  

This is the entry point I’d recommend with high CoC returns and includes your downpayment (20-25% down), closing costs and the furnishing/design budget.  

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We completed the work 2 weeks before our baby was born so we took a 4 week hiatus to rest and have the baby.Then I dove into the design, planning, and permitting for the basement.I visited the local Permit office in Alexandria and basically said, "Hi, I'm a new homeowner and I'm an idiot when it comes to permitting.

@Ryan Leake thanks for sharing helpful tips.Steps 4 and 5 for "boosting ratings" is why I've designed an auto-mated post-stay review intercept survey.