That seems to be a common reason for people moving here.

My question is; is this a common practice?

Heat from the common areas and the one occupied apartment may be helping a bit as well.

even harder to type on a little phone, but I was favoring the multi unit just wanted to make sure I didn't over look anything thanks for the quick responses

In COA's/some HOA's you'll get building insurance, water, cable, common area maintenance, etc.

I will be forced to use my phone to read it.

.), write down things as soon as your think of it (I use OneNote on my microsoft phone, or there are plent of free apps..), and set calendar reminders as soon as the thought is in your mind.These processes have saved me in both my 9-5 and my real estate investments!

Also, at least here, it would depend on how they were built-for separate fee simple units, they would have to have separate utilities, not crossing the common property line, otherwise they would have to be condominium ownership if divided.

As Matt Said here in Austin this is a very common trend especially in East Side neighborhoods that are getting revamped after being more or so "ghetto" for the past few years.

Transferring a property to an LLC is common practice now a days and doesn't effect their rights given in the mortgage at all.