Some 401K systems you can borrow from them and pay yourself back at a interest. 

Don't forget to put in some sturdy bedroom doors and a keying system you can control for both the front door and each bedroom if you are going to rent them individually.

People have been grabbing them up since they put in the new rail system by the schools. 

If you make more than that you are actually in the upper middle class...If only people learned personal finance in the school system.

Even when I'm aware and I default a borrower for doing this, if I can see that there is progress with a refinance, I'll usually file my NOD to "Alert" the parties that I'm not playing (and to start the clock in case the transaction falls apart...happens all the time) but, i'll hold off on publishing (my scenario assumes non judicial foreclosure, meaning, not using the court system) to give them time to facilitate the transaction.

You might know that the house needs work but an inspection will allow you to know how much (and at least check major systems) before you commit.

So for the next 2 years (at least, they have extended this waiver a couple times) the city is waiving system development charges for ADUs.

I'd fix a leaky pipe, replace a broken fridge and invest in maintenance of a heating/cooling system - a chipped sink, not so much.Depending on the importance of repairing the sink and the cost of reglazing, taking into account whether or not you'll be replacing the whole counter in the forseeable future, I'd either get it reglazed (do it again if it wears out incredibly in five years) or buy a do-it-yourself kit and touch up the chips, scratches, or whatever is bothering you.

The buildings systems (HVAC, Elevator, Sprinkler, Electrical) are the main concerns for older properties.

House area also comes in consideration when planning to buy a air conditioner, and an HVAC system.