Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through it:**Understand Local Regulations:**First, you need to check with your local city or county to see if the zoning laws allow for this conversion.

But I am open to it if I can use the security deposit to replace the carpet (not sure to what extent it is legal).I was thinking of getting landlord rental protection from Zillow to cover pet costs but my premium will probably shoot up since the place is carpeted.Would love your thoughts on this dilemma!

I am trying to get the best affordable quote for Landlord insurance.

@Natasha BradfordTo save your hard-earned cash and energy, I strongly suggest signing up for one of the many wholesale programs available.

Rents will go up and your biggest mistake was to buy a nice house in a desirable neighborhood.The real threat is buying in the hood, leveraged up to the gills, maybe even with hard money, tenants are bleeding you dry, while you are writing checks to attorneys and contractors.Milwaukee is getting a lot of attention lately: cash flow is still better than most places and appreciation is stable at 5-8%.

Your background certainly lines up for what you are doing then.

Much needed relief ...Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is rolling out a new multimillion dollar expansion plan, the largest expansion in its history.AUS is poised to nearly double in size with the expansion, which is part of the Journey with AUS program.

I understand the inspection would affect the value of the policy but I don't see why it stops me from getting the policy.Is this normal?

And I would require that they show the price of the 2nd highest bidder. 

What were the extent of the issues?