If there is no load bearing wall nearby you will need a stiff back (header) to span two load bearing walls and install them on that.

I believe there are multi family  deals to be found around here but there is stiff competition and low cap rates in the current market cycle.  

Some great finds but competition is pretty stiff and im getting beat out by cash buyers.

A lot of homes will be pulled before auction and there is stiff competition in Arlington and Grand Prairie from hedge funds. 

As you guessed it's pretty stiff competition just from shear numbers.

Sometimes if people do not like the evaluation then they can try and stiff the appraiser with paying for it.With an appraisal for a bank, construction loan,etc. the appraiser has standards to meet and can be held more accountable so those reports tend to hold more weight on accuracy although an appraisal is just an opinion and not an absolute.No legal advice given.    

They do move in fees in the city of Chicago because of the stiff Chicago Landlord Tenant ordinance there.

thank you the next one in Charleston I will post is our first venture into the historic district were the rules and regs are quite stiff and the homes are museum grade.. you know horse drawn carriages gas light lamps very cool..

If you start getting into no income verification loans and no seasoning on title, rates go into 7's and 8's with a couple of points and pretty stiff lender fees. 

You would be shocked at how some high income earners live and treat rental units that arent theirs, most renters are fine but many are entitled and may take you to court or stiff you on a repair bill rather than assume liability.