That distinction is important for one very important reason, the asset decisions are being made by the owners (or a direct family member) which eliminates a layer of defense for all these decisions.

I am moving out of my 3.5 year old single-family home as it is becoming a rental next week.

She is a family friend who also has good working relationship with my agent.

My wife and I currently own a single family 3/2, .25 acre lot in Fort Lauderdale.

I have been successfully renting out 3 rooms in my single family home while living in the unfinished basement for a little over two years now.

Some families might like it but then you’ll have to compete with all-inclusive hotels and I’m not sure you’ll make the profit you’re hoping for.

I have been successfully renting out 3 rooms in my single family home while living in the unfinished basement for a little over two years now.

I have 20 years of experience with selling multi-family property with 5 plus units and more. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

If it’s a safety issue, I’ll of course make sure the premises are as safe as they were before any required maintenance was done, but she is now suggesting that if I don’t reimburse her for those specific anchors, I am violating fair housing laws for familial status and/or tenants rights regarding not incurring costs for required repairs.