We ended up buying a duplex on X ave, its 3/2 in each half, we renovated, staged, and operate short term rentals out of the other half.

Need advice from a transaction pro:Here’s the scenario:I sign a listing contract with a surviving owner in a two owner (non-married) life partner domestic arrangement.

If they refuse to be responsible, I forward to them a notice that I will forward a damage report to the Housing Authority within 5 days if arrangements aren't made to rectify the situation.

That out-of-the-way, experience tells me that noise is literally the most common complaint about an up/down duplex arrangement.  

At this stage in the game, I'd get the property stabilized and move on personally.

It may be helpful to consult with a legal professional to ensure that the commission arrangement is in compliance with all applicable laws and ethical guidelines.

And then you may sign a loan application with them, you may pay some fees, rate lock, etc. but there is no formal term sheet.Therefore its an important distinction among lenders--s how long does it take to typically close from various stages?

I’d like to set the stage with this overview post.In order to build a diversified real estate business, it’s important to step back and look at the real estate life cycle.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

A lot of the color and pop in those photos comes from the staging, which most rentals won't have.