It was a city code meaning ‘Open Space’ whose authorized uses were basically a city park or nothing.

We found a way to make the basement into a rental space while still offering awesome value to the buyer.

However I have just learned the hard way that trying to rent a space in Wisconsin in the winter time is not fun. 

Should mention the square footage is reported accurately on the county record so no additional space was added. 

Right now we have a restaurant business in Eau Claire, WI, a printing business (w/office space) in Brooklyn Park, MN & a Boating Company in Brainerd, MN!

For myself personally, I live in a low income neighborhood, but because there are many students who live near me (we live in the city, so space to live in a good area is both limited and expensive) the rent is inflated massively. 

Most tenants from what I have seen have about 6-8 years left on their leases and I'm wondering what re-leasing the space is like, should they decide to leave.

Ask them if there are any vacant spaces in the park and what incentives would they offer if you brought your own home into the park.

If you want to pursue it after you buy, you can always go to the county & plead the case that they are including the garage as livable space.

NB most of the properties are 6-20 mom and pops value adds First step is to make sure you’re educated on the space, the market, and the property itself before you call them.