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Past an initial conversation, how is this kind of deal structured?

I'm thinking of doing this conversion myself with hard money. 

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I want my children to have my same financial values, so I am involving them in conversations every day.My sister is a teacher, and time and again she comes up against parents who feel that everything should be taught in school, they spend zero time educating their children.

Dan Powers - Real Estate Agent

One thing I may do, is get a few quotes from contractors on roof conversion cost versus flat roof replacement.

@Paolo Di Donato - you mentioned conversion to a duplex but there's room for 4 units.

I do not say this from statistics but from conversations with other real estate investors.

I called the tenant and we had a conversation and she understands she is legally bound to the lease, she is also aware of the clause in the lease that states should the lease be broken there will be a financial penalty.