.), the eviction laws, taxes and last but not least the struggle you have to go through to get also just ONE mortgage is really REALLY a pain also for someone bankable, like I am and the credit score here is not the first thing banks see).  

Also, is it a big pain/cost to get a 203k consultant on board?

Water always takes the path of least resistance so it can be a pain to figure it.Pictures of the exterior of the house would help. 

Of course, if this is an ongoing plan and you are going to do many projects down the road like this, then it could certainly be worth the initial investment and growing pains.  

@John Underwood sounds like your excel skills are sharp! 

My x-wife had similar views to your x and the additional damage which would have been caused by arguing with her over assets, was not worth the pain it would have inflicted on my children.

@John Wehe Just make sure that you have a separate ironclad lease that makes it very painful for them to overstay their welcome....

Painful lessons learned dealing with contractors.

Painful lessons learned dealing with contractors.

For me, I was in a place of PAIN, I was making good money but the passion for the line of work I was in as a CPA did not match the desired outcome that I needed in my life.I realize the road ahead has many more bumps, turns, and struggles, but with Passion, and a crystal clear Mission/Vision, I know anything can be accomplished!!