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.

@Seo Hui Han onsite staff is there to mostly show the property and keep tabs on tenants and the grounds.

#s based on duplex I’m being shown420,000, rate 6.25%Mortgage payment: 3271 + 225 HOA (increase $65 starting July) =3561Currently paying 1200 in rent + utilities.I know you’re going to scream at me for this.

Remember: Insurance companies want you to pay the bill and when it comes to their turn, will do everything they can to NOT pay.I would get clear on that piece before proceeding further.

Note that you may have more tenant-to-tenant issues to deal with though.As with any real estate investment, you pays your money, you takes your chances :)

Pay for a service like Avalara to file your taxes. 

**Basement Water Damage:** The walls in the basement are wet up to 15 inches, and it appears that water is seeping in from the ground.3.

Facts to consider: The condo is in my husbands name, has been for about 5 years so the capital gains taxes would be ours to pay upon sale.

How do I properly get proof of the alimony she will receive AND how do I protect myself from her either not paying or getting her alimony to pay?

I remember when I completed my first ground-up new construction here in Chicago - FELT AMAZING to finish.Our biggest lessons learned were around getting the water service done early on because of our harsh winters and making sure we keep our designer in check!