., instead of renting out that extra space and getting $1000 from a renter)?  

The new space would be used as the kitchen, so either tile or wood floors.I'll try your suggestion of reverse engineering the price on a new build, that's a great idea, thanks!

@Ikean Lucasi would be glad to help. when i get more info, i will follow up with you. i have not heard from @Brian Dayal yet. i want to sit with a fee based CPA who could take a look at my financials and see if i could use some type to make my plans a bit more air tight. i am on a strict budget now, but their may be ways i could save and earn more maybe in a IRA, ROTH IRA or mutual fund account, stocks for bonds.anyone with more info, any feed back would be greatly appreciated. thanks BP. 

Each tenant gets one garage and the space in front of it.

This could be easy/inexpensive (if there's unfinished space below) or it could be difficult/expensive (if there's finished space below).

The building has two apartments (1 with tenant who is said to leave this month and the other occupied, both are renting for about half the current rates) and the storefront will be empty as I will be leaving the space for another opportunity.

Looking forward to meeting virtual and also local associates in this space.

I suggest renting the space out and getting what you can from renting before selling, as time passes, refinance and then give it some time and build more equity then sell.

But that place has significantly more square footage and a separate living space in back to rent out (plus it's nicer and newer in general.)

You'll need sufficient air space above the refrigerator too and sufficient space for the door swing.