Window is currently not egress, but can certainly be replaced if needed.There is a walkout door right next to the window, so I’d imagine, that is what is necessary for an emergency.Front side of basement has another window (same size as back), and has a view to the underside of the porch.

I agree with the zoning, especially pay attention to the allowed kitchen size.

Pick an area you know well and have some peers that can look after it even if you decide to employ professional management.

We typically employ a week-long trial period during which we'll give them a single project (e.g., making 10 seller calls, or posting 3 houses for sale on Craigslist).We make sure to provide detailed instructions and give them crystal-clarity on what successful completion looks like, and then we turn them loose.At the end of the week, we'll assess their performance.

Self-employed and loans are a challenge...

Only, make sure you do an application ahead of time to prescreen for employment and call their landlord.

There are several colleges in the city and an additional benefit to you is that Richmond has a decent-sized airport if you felt the need to fly in. 

@Jasmine Lu DSTs come in every shape and size.

I’m self employed and do cabinetry for a living and am savvy with a lot of other construction areas.

I want to buy and hold a duplex or triplex rental property somewhere in the Los Angeles, CA area.A little about me: I'm a self employed equipment leasing broker, and have been since 2012.