One thing to consider on the credit card option is that a lot of contractors don’t accept them so that could be an issue.

Since you’re considering converting the upper unit into a short-term rental, you may also want to implement strict rules around smoking or strong odors in your house rules to avoid future issues.

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.

It's usually best to talk with your neighbors about your plans and get their support as one of the variance tests is that the requested relief does not cause a public health issue or alter the essential character of the neighborhood.Try googling "tests for a variance in [your state]" and talk with your local zoning department.

There are probably a lot of hidden issues wiht the house.

Major employers like JP Morgan and AT&T are pushing for these policies as well, and specifically in the D.C. region, Amazon HQ2, the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, and the Executive Branch of the government have required all employees to return to work 5 days a week at those locations.Fundamental Lack of Residential SupplyAnother interesting driver of demand is the fundamental lack of supply of housing stock due to the fallout effects of the 2008 housing crisis, slowdowns in housing construction during Covid-19 primarily in 2020, and a good amount of 2021 from supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising construction costs.

Zoning issues?

Cleanliness may be the biggest issue with common kitchens.

I hope this is a smooth process and I can remove them without any issues.

Giving them skin in the game ensures they’re just as invested in success as you are.