At that time and to this day I was living in a duplex as well and renting out the top floor.

You make money on the sale, the home builders earn their money and the new owner is thrilled with their new space.

New flooring?

Mitch, the carpet idea makes sense. i was thinking about that, but we tell them that we dont want people to walk on the carpet, that's why it's not changed. we tell them about it, just like that, that we dont want people to mess it up, and they nod in agreement and say "it makes sense"..it looks good, just has odor to it. maybe i can just change it and put plastic where people can walk on it.there's no space for a dishwasher.. it's not a large kitchen, not much of an option, in my opinion. maybe that's a drawback (but can't be the reason with the singles)here's the link, take a look at the pictures - http://onpointrentals.com/index.php?

Your not sweating your butt off as much, space heater work great either off your electrical or your generator, and contractors suddenly have much more time for you.

I have finally finished the rehab on my first investment property ever and thought this was interesting: When we varnished the floors, we didn't close the blinds backing out of a couple rooms and, well, couldn't walk back to close them because it takes a couple days to dry out.

Is there a lack of demand for space now where it is?

Then there's the carpet, the hardwood floors, the appliances... you get the picture.

They have a condo in chicago in the market the for $150k and they want to move out as they need a bigger space.

Hi Hal,I am in the process of selling a 2 family via contract for deed sale here in NJ. the buyer will by taking posession of first fl (original tenants just moved out) and 2nd floor tenants will remain in place and continue to pay me directly.