Hudson is a pretty "touristy" town, so BnB's became a big thing and the local gov't was concerned about the amount of long term housing available.

I have a small landscape business (less than 7 workers) of over 30 years and have run my business out of my home for the past 25 of those years.

Quote from @Paul Azad: Hi Brian, are you concerned about the new deportation policies by the new administration?

As far as PadSplit, you'll have to check city and county laws concerning the number of unrelated people allowed to live in a house. 

Overall, I appreciate the conversation here everyone.

Their might be some wiggle room if what is being collected comes in over the market rent however for the most part the market rent would be the preferred guideline and any deviation from that would be up to the lender that you are working with.

Given the scope of your work, a simple plumbing leak would not concern me, it's a $200 issue at the most and ideally, it's just another line item when you do rough in plumbing for the kitchen.Being in a Milwaukee suburb, I am guessing it's a 1960s ranch, probably with galvanized plumbing.

He was an older gentleman relocating for work, and his biggest concern wasn’t price—it was speed.

I personally would avoid over investing in this unit.

At one point my Brokerage employed over 70 Agents and trust me, those stats track.So when a company starts advertising on my show, or an Agent starts working at my Brokerage I can usually if they'll make it long term or if they'll flame out.