You could also think about buying vacation properties to provide opportunities for family trips.

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@Corby Goade I have contractors coming by throughout the week to provide quotes and I am very curious to hear what they are going to be.

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Ideally, we can connect next week and my team and I can provide a free consultation on what may work best for you and your Mom with a few more details, but if I were to take the situation at face value and try and brainstorm an idea. 

There are many reasons that I will provide but the biggest 2 in your case are that it will cost more than the value it adds and it is likely to make your existing SFH rent controlled.  

However, that requires us to dig down the basement floor to meet the ceiling height requirement (it's got the egresses and 2 exits already), and I think that can easily cost us $100-120k.

Our team has assisted investors from Canada, the UK, Israel, China, Argentina and many other places do exactly what you are aiming to do.In addition, we can help you with finding great deals, point you in the direction of lenders if you need that, place you with one of our expert realtors, manage your rehab, and if you intend to hold we can provide Property management services,'Inbox me if you would like to discuss further-Leroy

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I sent her the check for returned security deposit by certified mail to a P.O. box she provided me.