The ground floor is occupied by a commercial restaurant, and the upper floor is designated as SRO (Single Room Occupancy) under a pre-existing non-conforming use.

Is he with a company or by himself? 

Our contractor mentioned that there's a possibility of adding an extra 1/2 a bathroom to the upstairs floor, turning the property into a 3br 1.5btr.When we asked our agent his thoughts, he mentioned this wouldn't increase the ARV of the property much as we're already maximizing the ARV in the area.Would love to hear from fellow investors in the area what your thoughts are here, not only from an ARV perspective but also by how much could it potentially increase the rent value.Thank you so much! 

I believe Zumper is actually owned by Zillow group.

I've met with my architect And she says  "Drawings will include beam schedules as required by The City (for opening up the walls).

Originally posted by @Aaron K.

Some at a few cents less than rack rate.If the station is pumping 60,000 gallons per month (or more), that few cents per gallon adds up quickly.The stations who make the best profits negotiate price on a delivery by delivery basis - and they pay cash. 

Best strategy would be to run it by an attorney in the state which the contract applies. 

If I can make it just under 20' by bringing the window all the way to the floor that would be great. 

Fannie Mae's definition for second home properties includes "must be occupied by the borrower for some portion of the year".