Help them to decide whether to knock property down and rebuild and hold OR just do some additions completely gut and remodel and sell. 

If you decide to pass through, just make sure those additional net profits don’t move you into the next tax bracket.

You'll be a great addition to the forums with your experience!

@Daniel Caraway a lot of times properties like that are grandfathered under existing zoning unless, it was an addition done without a permit or it's been vacant for a specified period of time.There are fairly explicit rules at the county level that govern zoning.

It is always best to get these questions answered before the loan is signed to avoid additional costs down the road.

While I have extreme fears about providing income, her fears are on the risks of having additional liabilities.

Sounds like you're going to be a great addition to the forums from Day 1 with your experience!

We have 40 long term tenant doors between 4 entities and just about to dip our toes in short term Airbnb with an additional 5 doors which are being renovated right now.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.