For example, did a previous owner double the square feet without permits?

The fact is, he will have trouble saving up for 2 down payments within the next year, so if we invest in a property together, it would be ideal he live in the property for his sake.I've suggested that he should pay the full rent in the form of owner contributions (or some other way to not get double taxed on his dollars) to an LLC we would own (we're intending to buy a 6+ unit property) to make up for the loss of income by him occupying the unit.

The truth is for the average person buying a home, it can be scary that rates have doubled. 

Ive doubled down on myself and decided it can be tough but some things i try self evaluate daily are; "am I educating my self?

Purchase price: $230,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Upper_Lower Double with 2 renovated units, new roof, new concrete driveway, vinyl siding, new windows throughout What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I was told by my realtor that the tenant should not be surprised by a significant rent increase given the comps in the area are roughly double what he is currently paying.

If the market average is 20, my PM averages 40, then my vacancy loss is DOUBLE the average.

I don't know your market but seems all over the board looking for a unicorn when a base hit or double will be good.

There are rules on that money which I don't remember, but I remembered it was an annoying hoop to jump through.2) The biggest things are "substantial improvement" and "primary business"Substantial improvement is doubling the value of the property.

Let’s say the landlord bought in Vegas and 4 years later the property doubled.