Will it attract a higher-quality tenant?

The conversion will be a lot easier since I wouldn't need to add a new bathroom, split electrical, HVAC etc, I estimate it to cost approx 100-120k to look nice and attractive.

I have a duplex that I’m furnishing to attract international graduate students and visiting professors.

The house is in good condition, ~ 20 years old, and but in a quiet suburb (20 minutes away from some major attractions).Here are the questions:- I can afford to buy my sister's portion but can I / should I put a mortgage down on her side?

Always looking to learn about other marketing "Channels" but wondering in anyone has had been exposed to or is using this program to attract Motivated Sellers and what your experiences have been?

Seller financing is also an attractive option on this same note.May I ask, how did you happen to first connect with the woman who was moving towards retirement and looked to sell you the first properties that you mentioned?

And I have to say, while there are some agents out there that are incredible, producing amazing photos and a listing description that would melt Scrooge's heart and open his wallet, there are just as many, if not more, who do no better than a mediocre job.  

Hard money loans were just too expensive (average 12% and up), refinance/cash out changed my underlying asset and messed up my cash flow, banks wouldn't do a HELOC on a rental property, and I am still too new in this business to attract this elusive private money I keep hearing about, so I felt stuck.

Here you're going to get the best rates of return in C class, and won't even get close to good schools until you're in A class where rates of return aren't as attractive.

You wouldn't necessarily have to give up any equity this way, and could give them an attractive interest rate that'd be more enticing than potential returns in the stock market, if there money was sitting there.Best of luck!