It can be converted into a duplex but cannot have the footprint changed.

Now many homes have converted to gas and some people have taken out the oil tanks and then how do you know maybe they did not.

If he is converting a SFR into a Duplex, I would imagine the permit to do so must be posted at the site.

On the SLO's I've done we just have the seller (owner) convert to a landlord policy and STRONGLY encourage our TB's to take out a renters policy.

This is especially true if someone anticipates having a need in the future, such as a family, etc.When buying term coverage the product should be convertible to a permanent plan.

Hey Julie -Most areas converted from aluminum to copper by the 70s, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to confirm that there is aluminum wiring in the house (you might be pleasantly surprised).In fact, if you're new to rehabbing (if you've done fewer than 3 or 4 houses), I would highly recommend an inspection.

In my most recent potential deals I have uncovered what seems to be the basis of good seller motivation, ie.. family financial crisis requiring a quick cash sale of property, but I have been unable to convert that motivation into a signed contract.

Your contract to buy should always be an Option Contract or your standard state contract which adds language to convert it to an option in either the Additional Provisions or an Addendum.

The benefit to the brokerage would be converting those leads into listings where the #s don't work for wholesale, fix and flip, or buy and hold.

I want to convert these to condo units.