So I decided to build an addition to enclose that into the main space making it the new dining room allowing me to expand the kitchen 2X. 

@Patrick Nissim the 203k loan is a powerful tool, but it has some pretty significant limitations in the multifamily space.

@Mark SewellThanks Mark.

. :)  that's how tight those loans are .. now vertical plenty of players back in that space.. and you can get 1 and 9 from West coast lenders on vertical HML s 

Then get all the related form in your computer in a file marked eviction forms and BAMM you’re ready.

@Mark De sagun, you may try reaching out to @Sanjeev Advani, he works with a lot of out of area investors.  

Be forewarned, the following is my two cents -- I have no turn-key investing experience (have done research into the space) and live in an expensive coastal city.- It totally depends on your goals.

Last week seller's inspector found mold on the second floor ceiling (crawl space).

Then, in another building, rehab one unit, add a garage and possibly build out(duplex up) an attic space.

Example Orange County, Ca. www.ocgov.com go under something like .... property tax assessment and real estate.Take your sold history value and find the percentage of mark up value compared to county assessment value for the year it sold.