I haven't gotten an estimate on the hard surfaces yet for the handicap spots, and to be honest, I don't know how much that'll cost me.I've already talked with my banker and she said that I'm good so long as it does not exceed $500k (which it won't).

For what it's worth I plan to build an identical duplex on the adjoining lot but it will probably be 6-8 months until I start on that one. 

Get ones that have burners that are easily replaced (ie not smooth surface).

On the surface it seems like a great way to generate leads and find new properties, but it comes with a price.

Some sort of true water impermeable surface is best here which is why Mike and I both like a solid surface of some sort. 

I don't have all the information in front of me but on the surface, it looks like a doable cash deal.

For a 1800sf home, originally Id say 5k is high but add in the floor surface area and the age of the home, location, etc, and 5k sounds more reasonable.

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You mentioned that the building is already zoned mixed use, but what other types of uses are currently adjoining the building? 

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