I am asking because construction cost right now are pretty high.

The potential risk of foundation movement and settling in the neighboring unit is high and they will be looking for compensation for any issues your underpinning job causes.

The other option would be to purchase the property strictly as a rental unit; nowadays, lenders are willing to go with 15% down; no income verification, and perhaps the rate be favorable in the high 7% to low 8% interest rate.

The LF of the Underpinning came out to be about $440 a LF on the low end and $1,690 LF on the high end assuming a 2' undercut. 

Is removing black mold from the basement a high priority in most cases? 

And of course price usually is the issue if its priced right things sell  priced to high they sit at least for single family parcel. 

@Jamie Powers you will need to check with the city for specific local laws, but you should be good with 60 days notice.Good Investing...

I know I will have to go three or so stories high, but how do you decide on the what density to propose to the city?

Jesse is not the “high-pressure” salesperson that many agents are in today’s market.

Buyers have significantly more negotiating power.