We would live in the basement apartment, and rent out the upstairs.I'm just concerned about the apartment not technically being approved.Only the owner of record can request that the city permit the apartment, so I couldn't do anything about it until I own the property.What would you do?

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We made a cash offer a little while back on a property and when we requested a Proof of Funds letter from our bank it took them over a day to provide the letter.

However, when a tenant requests an improvement I consider it.

You are not screening for income, but you can still look at credit report, talk to two previous landlord references and you can even request to visit them at their current home to make sure they are keeping the property in good condition. 

So does this mean now we enter into a month-to-month rental and I send rent request as normal until A. he vacates or B. he is evicted?

Did he ever tell you what the added costs were.Best practice for ALL added work is for you to request it and request him to provide a price before he does any of the additional work.

You can request a demo online for them.

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