Quote from @Christian Maher: Hello Everyone,I'm looking for some advice here, I bought a home in Cuyahoga County late last year for 64k through a tax lien sale.

 - Two homes: a primary residence and second home that we STR most of the year when we're not there.

There are many more of this type of property in Durham as older homes with basements are still price accessible.To make it a "legal" or permitted duplex, the process is definitely cost and permit intensive, and in most cases may require you to use a GC or similarly licensed tradesman for parts of the project.

We also sublet our own personal home that we own. 

There is also a large Victorian Home in the historic district (in city limits) that would be a possibility because it's more space and closer to Downtown but still a desirable neighborhood.

It made it super easy for us because he already knew exactly what pictures to take, how to make sellers feel comfortable (if he was going to an occupied home), things to look out for, etc.Unless a seller has grossly misrepresented the condition of the property, we very rarely have to renegotiate after we "inspect" the property.

We've looked at our title insurance and home owners insurance and umbrella policy with no help. 

I understand DSCR loans when buying, but let's say that I later on buy a new primary home.

I'd try to stay to the smaller homes somewhere in the range of 1500sqft or less. 

Investment Info:Mobile home buy & hold investment.