1) Overhead showing red property line, then the front and then all of the inside, exterior at the end?

@Renee Pohle if you'd consider living in a duplex or triplex as your primary residence, and would live up to 20 miles or so away from the city, then there are plenty of house hacking opportunities!

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Love the idea of helping out a first time buyer, may run into trouble if she's not the primary resident, check w/ lender but I don't think that'll fly w/o more of a down payment.

But remember that what is favorable now could come unfavorable in the future as they readjust over time.Reasons many landlords avoid vouchers include the hassle of the extra inspections, the perception of a worse tenant, and maybe the inconvenience of getting rent from two different parties. 

Can anyone refer a real estate investor friendly real estate attorney in the New Haven CT area? 

I usually advise folks moving to a new area to rent for awhile to get the lay of the land.

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