Hi,I'm about to close on a property in Seattle area.

Thanks in advance!

Another reason to send it by mail is in many cases you will be deducting damages from deposit.  

Even if your city is on board, I'm sure the neighbors won't be thrilled with this operation opening up in their neighborhood.

With the high housing market in the past few years, house-hacking and living "rent free" is very tough almost everywhere in the country, especially if you are planning on putting <20% down (higher mortgage payments + PMI).

You pay in two ways:  Upfront cost and in pre-payment penalty. 

Id say the first step is to confirm with the city if the zoning allows for you to make this a separate unit. if it does great.if not there is another idea.

@Grace Hartman I don't mean this in a negative way but you're in this situation due to lack of experience, terribly high contractor quotes, or a combination.

Knowing the good and bad would be much appreciated.Hey Jonathan, are you referring to East Cleveland as in the city?

Quote from @Jessie Marie-Luce: Can anyone please recommend a great property management team in Calgary, AB (Canada) area?