Not because of any moral stand, but simply because I have seen them all cause damage.

Ex:  $3,000 to add in unit laundry = $50/mo boosted rent =  recapture period 60 mo (5 yrs).   

If you have a deal not yet closed then it may be wise to boost the agency level of your RE agent to sign any last-minute documents for you for that one closing alone (and make sure all possible documents they might need are in their hands). 

Make sure you both have same morals and values as well.

Hey @Mario Morales - I've had some experiences legalizing basement/garden units in Chicago.If you are planning on trying to legalize it as an additional unit or ADU I would recommend first connecting with an architect if you haven't already because there could be other issues that don't allow you to legalize it like ceiling height, light & vent, etc.If that's the case I would just rent it out as is and not worry about the 2nd door...as I am sure you know it's pretty standard in Chicago to rent out non-conforming garden units.

Account Closed mentioned, you could focus on creating a STR or MTR in the other unit to boost cash flow, and even have a roommate in your own unit to add even more income.

Most here do not want to discourage anyone and honestly enjoy boosting others.

1) I was stating in my previous response, can I count this extra income from my roommates to boost my buying power?

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