However, make sure you're comfortable with the city zoning laws because ideally you'd be able to rent both the basement and main floor once you move out. 

When I invite them at Law Firm to meet only a few surface to meet.

Check with Iowa law but in most cases you don't need to give any reasons.

I saw the Tax Savvy book on BP, but wondered how much has changed with the new tax laws this year? 

@Seth M.Seth,I’ve been using Leland Realestate for years and have been happy with their service.Johnathan Goldman handles my property as well as my in laws in Norfolk.All the best,Adam

My goal this year is to buy my first duplex or home+in-law whichever i can find at a good price.

However, you should look at your states laws to see what they require for amending a month to month lease.Also how will you separate the utilities?

Hey guys I am looking for a good knowledgeable real estate and business law lawyer in Virginia, if anyone here has a good referral I would appreciate it.

Hi Scott,Your attorney's suggestion that you have a CPA that is familiar with New York and Virginia state tax laws is a good one, but that doesn't mean you need a CPA who lives in either of those states as long as you are comfortable that he/she is knowledgable about those states. 

One does not seem to be registered in the SDAT database, the other two I would like to redeemAccording to the law: The amount to redeem your ground rent is set by Maryland Law and based on the original ground rent lease.