Design and finishes are typically owner functions.  

I think the owner would vote for doors.

The initial property was next door so I knew as soon as it became vacant and I had a relationship with the owner, so I made him an offer before it hit the market.

I am an experienced renovator, having done work and management on all aspects of my own properties from the foundation up for 18 years.Since the State laws are new, I'm excited about the possibilities, and looking to chat with other Owner/Builders about the feasibility and pitfalls.I guess that my biggest open questions are about foundations and waste water management requirements in conjunction with an existing multi family building. 

Many of the property owners we work with are out of state owners, feel free to reach out if you would like to talk.

There is no personal loan for non owner.Loans are organized like this for non owners:1-4 can be a conventional or government backed or DSCR or bank statement loan- lots of variety in products.

I am a Broker/Owner in Guntersville and have live here my whole life.

They're tired owners, but I've asked them to let me get involved since I don't want them ripped off.

I would suggest buying 5% down owner occupy for a few reasons.

The inputs for the image in this screenshot are as follows:500k purchase price duplex.Rent each side for 2k/month (this is after you move out)5% down paymentClosing costs: 7k6.4% interest rateInsurance: $250/monthUtilities (paid by owner): $400/monthVacancy budgeting: 5% of monthly rentMaintenance budgeting: 8% of monthly rentCapEx budgeting: 7% of monthly rentEven though you are negative $312/month after budgeting for future expenses your net worth ROI is massively positive.