If the repair is critical to the function/market value of the property, we're going in.

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How is the functional use of the property (sleeping, living, eating) changing between the two groups?

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I recently found a HELOC widget on Chase.com that makes it super easy for Chase account holders to apply for a HELOC and it even has a function to allow HELOCs to be converted into fixed rate loans after being generated. 

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Need about $3-5K in repairs, and is now functionally smoothly (and is up to code!)

The tagging function isn't working for me, but there is @Jason Ridout who has places in Port Alberni and Parksville, @Kris Bucci on the south end of the island,  @Jason D Lewis up in Courtenay and @Randy Molland who is either in Nanaimo or Victoria.  

@Phillippa Gilkes I know there are folks using Podio for that function.

I think I'm going to go to the planning counter next week and just discuss hypothetically what it would take to convert the basement and/or garage into an accessory unit (not mentioning that it's functioning as one currently).