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Hi Justin Brin!

Just in case but definitely worth it IMO.If you separate the living areas with a wall and add in a 220v oven, this will be a red flag for assessors and inspectors that you're running a true duplex instead of just renting out the basement. 

Quote from @Justin Brin: Will you allow your tenant to paint the walls of your house?

Originally posted by @Justin Franklin:@John Underwood WOW.

In the case of unlicensed contractor, the word 'handyman' is common in the scope of home improvement independent contractors, licensed or not.I'm not even in a trade or business yet still do issue a 1099-MISC to handymen, and even my tax-preparer just in case the IRS or some other beauracracy should deem me as being in a 'trade or business' already. 

But just in case let's clarify pre tax vs.

Avoiding lender fees will save you upwards of $18,000 on average just in acquiring the deal.

I would look around to see if something similar has happened around the rest of the house just in case, but otherwise, it doesn't seem like a huge issue.

Quote from @Justin Brickman: Quote from @Theresa Harris: My guess is they may just be proud of how it turned out and want to show it off.Kinda what I thought as well.