Larger square footage may also be dividable in a way to create multiple living spaces.

Start with a small insignificant space to learn what you need to learn (keeping planks from shifting, layouts & cuts, etc). 

The forever home will need to either be a duplex, have an ADU, or some other separate space for her mom to live in, as she currently lives with us but we will need to have separate spaces when we get married.

Also consider what your tenant base wants - some neighborhoods want high-end finishes, where others are only concerned with space and layout, and others need a combination of the 2.

It is a balancing act between trying to maximize bed space (heads in beds) vs attracting the right number of right people.

BRRRR method is king in the rental space and I continue to provide deal after deal exceptional returns on distressed deals.

First, is there enough space in the existing bathroom for a shower or bath? 

Another idea the agent was taking part of the large den for the JADU to make space for a small 2BR 1BA w/ kitchenette and small Bathroom.

If you go private for all 10, you'll clear 10 spaces for conventional.

Another idea the agent was taking part of the large den for the JADU to make space for a small 2BR 1BA w/ kitchenette and small Bathroom.