In order to have this approved as a 3rd unit we will need the city to come out with a building inspector - who will outline everything we need to get this approved.

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

@Jacob HavlovickCongrats on purchasing your first duplex and starting your house-hacking journey—this is a huge step toward building wealth!

There is a pretty decently sized parking lot literally less than 100 feet from that house.I am assuming it is part of the college and it is pretty far from the buildings so maybe you could get them to allow you to use it for wedding parking.

Building built as multifamily tend to have more sound damping, particularily the newer the construction. 

- Securing the property- Removing the waterIf your furnace was stolen, you may need to get propane heaters to facilitate water removal.

I am considering working with a property developer in NJ to buy land, build a duplex/triplex and sell it (6-9 month time horizon).  

And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Build cost low.