As far as putting a "room" in the basement i wouldnt plan on renting it out, rather having it as a space where i could sleep so i could rent out the three rooms.

Have a residential building under contract and the bonus space above the large 3 car garage is awesome but without it it would be a deal breaker.

Per Ian's comment in this thread, he has good insight into the crowdfunding space and has done exhaustive research on the various platforms. 

It's not frugal or smart), I enjoy all the modern amenities in life (I eat out a couple times a month using Groupon or other deals), I have a newer Ford Focus in mind condition (yes we are a 1 car family!)

The location and the potential work/studio or vehicle storage space I believe would add to that number. 

With the flimsy walls removed the offices have an open space plan, and with the ceilings exposed the renovated offices emulate a loft space.

Whether your tenant vacates next year or 5 years from now, you want to know your options and what sort of tenant you can backfill the space.

I have noticed the same with triplexes (not a bad thing, I know) but I would prefer to pay my mortgage down along side others that would love to help me pay it down by occupying the space itself.Should anyone have advice on a way to get my foot in the door regarding duplexes, please let me know.  

I am about to replace a 1950 gravity gas heater with a modern unit, add c/a and do a little basement duct work to a unit all for $5,800.Around here (Delaware County, PA - near Phila), a "3Br, 1Ba, unfinished basement and no c/a" is the "base unit" for the row homes I buy. 

From what I understand, a property manager in this space is going to run you 15-20% of gross rents (we self manage).In terms of the business itself, I'd expect lower occupancy the first year as you establish your property's reputation (stars on whatever site(s) you list on).