It's possible to have a legal basement unit, but usually basement units are not legal units so I'd strongly urge you to ask the building department (NOT tax assessor) the number of legal units on that property, if possible get a zoning certificate confirming that number, etc.

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While my profile to borrow is strong, I'm having trouble finding financing due to this non-warrantability.Any tips on how I can find a loan?

As such, we would strongly prefer an agent who focuses on this area as well instead of the NYC area.We have looked at about a dozen properties on our own already but really could use the added expertise an agent would offer.

As far as I know, the market is strong in California and you should have no problem finding a renter at market rate for a one-year lease.Secondly, most renters that ask for a lease longer than one year tend to break it early.

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If you're really committed to investing and building long-term wealth, you'll get your financial house in order first, you'll hustle and save money, and then you'll start with a strong foundation and increase your chances of success.

I am tracking my returns based on cash flow numbers only (for conservatism reasons - I look at appreciation as icing on the cake).A little background:The underperforming units are all part of a small multifamily compound in a lower income neighborhood that I purchased in 2018 that looked great “on paper” but after tracking their performance for a few years, experienced less than expected returns due to one issue or another that has cropped up (more capex up front, tenant that I couldn’t evict for 10 months through covid, multiple vacancies causing turnover costs).

@Hilda Onyechi Most areas in Austin offer strong growth, especially those that you listed. 

If the rental market is still strong, what kind of price range seems to rent well for an SFH?