The window must have a net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet (5.0 square feet if ground floor), a minimum openable height of 24 inches, a minimum openable width of 20 inches, and the bottom of the opening must be within 44 inches of the floor.Size: The room must be at least 70 square feet, and no less than 7 feet in any horizontal dimension.Lighting & Ventilation: A natural light source (window) of not less than 8% of the floor area and natural ventilation (openable window/door) of at least 4% of the floor area are required.Heating: The bedroom must have heating capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F.Smoke Detector: A smoke detector is required in each sleeping room.While a closet is expected in most bedrooms, the International Residential Code does not actually require a bedroom to have a closet.

Well, when it comes to filing taxes I usually don't rely on the kindness of strangers (especially when they have no liability), but if you think getting a lot of replies (some conflicting) will help you make up your mind - Have at it.Honestly, am not trying to be a jerk (as you can see it comes naturally), but your tax guy is the best liability shield against the IRS you have. 

And in coming to this point as a natural earthy mama and many years of midwives, home births, La Leche League meetings/many years of nursing my kiddos on cue.....  

Light color makes the rooms seem larger and natural wood looks good.It's tricky to get a really good even stain.

One hard money lender told me they don't do loans of that nature, and I am meeting with a different one tomorrow.Curious if anyone has any solutions.Thanks! 

I wonder if other mixed-use landlords have clauses in leases that address the mixed nature.

What kind of taxes he will incur depends on the nature of your "partnering." 

They are by that very nature going to have higher risk based just on that fact alone. 

Is there an easy way to track natural appreciation?

I definitely have some insight on what type of large markets to invest in that are metro in nature that attract not only business travel but also have multiple industries as to keep the overall investing strategy strong.