You also need a detailed explanation of each cost item to solidify a clear scope of work for that specific task.Experienced general contractors provide computerized plans to show the current existing conditions and the proposed final floor plan.

New unit: 4-unit multi family in which 3 units (with existing tenants that will carry over from seller) will remain investment; I will move into (currently empty) 4th unit AND USE as primary residence with primary mortgage.

I have to decide if im going to use a new injection of capital from the sale of my primary residence to:1) Hold in treasury bills at 4.5 percent until I find another property to purchase2) Pay off one of two existing mortgages, one at 3.75 percent and another at 4.5 percent3) Just find something to buy that beats either of those percentages on paper and be done with it4) Possibly loan out some hard money/broker it to a friend to allocateIts never an easy decision, but its a good problem to have.

But I could easily make this a 3 bed, 2 bath within the existing sq ft. 

Plus, they look so much nicer than a bunch of panels glued to the wall.For existing bathtubs, do a tile surround.

The seller can often sell a property that can not otherwise be sold, financed, or sold for enough to pay off existing mortgage or obtain a higher price by selling Sub To, or Sub To wrap/owner finance.  

I don't plan on adding anymore and just putting my capital into my existing STR's. 

If you’re looking to connect with private lenders, start by tapping into your existing network—friends, family, and colleagues can often be a great starting point.

Because of this the supply is relatively low which means the ones that do exist tend to make good money, especially if you theme it toward bachelor/bachelorette parties.

Positive SolutionsProblem: In my county small multi-family houses are nearly non-existent and short-term rentals and second-cooking-areas are illegal.Solution: House-hack while renting MTR to traveling medical professionalsProblem: I didn’t know the many laws of the countySolution: A hired attorney 1) informed me that the county calls a house-hack a boardinghouse and 2) drafted a very comprehensive agreement that includes answers to your list of questions.Problem: Interpersonal problems can be a risk.