I pay them all by check and all have legit full time business.....no "side work" guys.  

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I am considering house hacking by buying a duplex to live on one side for about 3 years. To purchase it, I would be using equity from my primary home which I plan on renting out. I think I...

if I did a drug, criminal, credit check on you, is there anything I should know?

I've found a few houses with these additions or conversions and when I check with the city, there were never permits so I know a lot of people just do it anyway.

I'll check the SSIC out.

I have ran the numbers and for me, they check out, obviously I would do more digging if it comes down to actually purchasing this dealSo... my biggest concerns are that I want to get into my first property and if I find an opportunity, like perhaps this one, I don't want to miss it, but the amount of cash on hand is a concern, so I'm kind of stumped. 

I know this is pretty obvious, but have you tried checking the Montgomery County property tax records or the property tax assessment records online for Silver Spring?

Yeah I'll check that out for sure. 

But, it's not all smooth sailing – finding the right properties and managing them can get a bit tricky.If these feel a bit much right now, there are simpler things to check out.

I ask because IMO dressers are by far the hardest thing to shop for that checks all the boxes (quality slides, deep drawers, looks nice) without breaking the bank, which multiplied by several bedrooms can really add up.