One guy doesn't get his stuff done on time or under budget and what one does effects the entire project.I've seen money break up families, it can certainly break up friendships much less partnerships.I'd suggest, if you have other irons in the fire that you might consider staying out of the way in rehabs, take care of the business side.

I of course had to remove lots of staples and tack strips and this left little holes everywhere.

Much more cost effective that way and like others have mentioned on this thread- people don't expect a bathroom on the upper floor of a bungalow around here.

Then revisit the parking issue later, and what effect would turning a conventional financed property, into a 6 unit have on the mortgage?

If so effective rent can be lower than gross rent.

Everyone is blaming the new laws that went into effect in early Jan.

Could you refinance and lower your payment or remove the PMI insurance so your making more per month?

Depending on what you are looking for, I may have a very cost effective option to point you to.

Typically the home must be removed from MLS for 30 days prior to allowing a refinance in almost all conventional loan settings.The approach here is admirable.

So if I want to change a window, a door, replace more than X amount of sheet rock, add/remove/move a wall, fix any electrical, change out plumbing, replace AC or just about anything else I need a permit pulled by a licensed contractor otherwise the city will fine me, shut down my job and have my utilities disconnected if I don't comply.