DEFINITELY make sure you do your own due diligence here and do not just trust the sellers word about the level of renovation required.

No level of success can be achieved in any field without a positive mental attitude.

I have minimal experience being a landlord - I currently rent out the basement in my primary residence it’s a 4 bdr bi-level.

Zoning laws are typically controlled at the local level, so check with your department of city planning, especially around pricing. 

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

(the bottom unit is set below the street level although still open all the way around so not a true garden unit).

The greatest thing you could do at this stage in your life is choose a career path that doesn't involve taking out debt.

There has to be a world where there are more options out there for the consumer/buyer to choose the level of service they want (full service, limited service, and self-service) and effectively get back part of the buyer agent commissions as a form of a refund -- or just have more leverage in the transaction because they aren't represented.Thoughts?

“The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.”Genghis Khan

I only have one problem that is a little bit hard for a person with my level of education and experience to admit.