9.43.010 COMPATIBILITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONESNo person shall construct any dwelling, accessory building, or structures, improvements, patio covers, roofs, balconies, decks, porches, terraces, exterior steps or stairways, walls, fences, antennas, spas, swimming pools, or make any additions to, or modify, any structure, or install a new roof on any structure, on any parcel in a residential zone in the City for which a building permit is required unless the resulting construction is found to be compatible with the neighborhood within which it is located.

So, there isn’t much precedent on improved properties.As was mentioned above, my understanding is it goes back to intent.

Ask tenants for their ideas and help in improving the situation.4.

Sale price - selling costs- purchase price - improvements - depr = Taxable gainPortion attributed to depreciation is at ordinary tax rate not CG up to 25%

It will also add to your taxes due to the improvement...

Further on down when we get the below which blows it up:Home acquisition debt is a mortgage you took out after October 13, 1987, to buy, build, or substantially improve a qualified home (your main or second home).

I also want to be conscious that I'll need to be patient and need to find a deal that actually makes sense.The more I learn, the more I'm realizing how important it is to improve the property at some capacity, if I want it to appreciate overtime.

Is there any advice on how to improve my currently non-existent credit score in order to secure a mortgage and what to look for in properties to house hack besides the fact that it should be a multi-family home? 

I offered a price that fit my plan & improved vacancy rate.

Meeting lots of folks who want to improve their real estate business.So there you have my opinion and how I feel!