By remodeling every inch of it including new insulation in the crawl space and a vapor barrier.

in the old days HML charged interest on the commitment.. as competition came to the space most HML these days only charge on the drawn funds. 

With modern pest control for termites, roaches, and mice the state-of-the-art products are all bait systems which you really don't want to use unless you already have a problem. 

I think college students will start to become more picky and will want more space, nicer amenities and nicer housing (especially if mom and dad are paying for it).If you are an operator that provides a superior service and product, I think you will be fine.

The space is very crowded now, but overall I think they are a small footprint with corresponding risk.

I've been following commercial real estate for the past few years and I've developed a personal preference for the STNL space.

The two halves do not have any shared space.

Looking for recommendations for a Chicago-area crawl space excavation. 

I would bid based on SFH and consider it a mother in law bonus space.

The building is a 1925 - built two flat that I am entertaining the idea of adding living space upwards.