@Samuel Garrett - I leverage the cash value of my policies.

If it's a legal 2 and you want to make it a legal 3, that is more than likely going to require a zoning change as @Brie Schmidt mentioned but you'll have to double-check the calculations based on your current zoning just to be sure.Either way, definitely check with an architect like @Samuel Pavlovcik or @Prashanth Mahakali or you can always figure out the calculations yourself - I like this website: https://secondcityzoning.org/

If it's a legal 3 and you want to make it a legal 3, that is more than likely going to require a zoning change as @Brie Schmidt mentioned but you'll have to double-check the calculations based on your current zoning just to be sure.Either way, definitely check with an architect like @Samuel Pavlovcik or @Prashanth Mahakali or you can always figure out the calculations yourself - I like this website: https://secondcityzoning.org/

@William Samuel CravenWelcome to Bigger Pockets!

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@Samuel Bofferding I started at 71% and the tenant of course pays that down even more, so there will be equity to pull out.I can’t compare my returns or strategy to someone doing this full time or doing everything themselves because that’s not what this is and that’s not what I’m trying to make it.

I'm not super familiar with any sober living facilities or what special permits you might need but maybe @Prashanth Mahakali or @Samuel Pavlovcik can help.

@Samuel J ClaesonI would pay for the flush for now.  

@Prashanth Mahakali & @Samuel Pavlovcik might have some other tips too.Also, I completely agree $2500 is not enough of a credit. 

As @Samuel Pavlovcik mentioned you can fill out a FOIA request once you have the proper jurisdiction.