I haven't confirmed but I'm fairly certain that the basement isn't considered "habitable space" per city guildlines since it only has windows with proper egress in the kitchen area.My question is, how should I go about having an evaluation done to determine what I would need to complete to have the space permitted for renting without drawing unwanted attention that could have city inspectors knocking out at my door doling out violations?

Therefore, the backyard space doesnt have a physical barrier in between but clearly each property owner owns their side of the backyard.

Here, you rent to people requiring commercial space, such as real estate brokers, attorneys who is required by law to operate out of an office, or accounting firms where street traffic is not required.In fact when 09/11 came, my dad had a store for rent.

Might also be wise to target the younger generation before they get too far into a career or college path.Household income must be 3 times the “Monthly Operation Payment”.Create unique opportunities to create income from excess space in a property (vacation/air bnb, temp housing for travel nurse, students, etc.)Residents may choose to use roommates to meet this requirement.Pet owners buy all the flooring instead of a pet deposit.

Open space, high ceiling on both units, double sinks in the washroom, all bedrooms are pretty spacious, definitely move-in ready.  

Im new to real estate investing and looking to purchase and 4 bed/1 bath with a converted garage to (unusable) living space.

It's a great space and strategy but also requires deep pockets, serious expertise and a strong stomach.

However, the doors are not the standard size....i.e. nothing at Lowes will fit the space.

My company specializes in finding efficient design resolutions that provide the best use/layout of space to provide for the best value at the lowest cost to your remodel.

Sometimes a cat or dog is a chill well cared for and awesome addition to the house; other animals can pee everywhere, chew the door and window frames, bark all the time, go bananas and stuff their nose in the crotch of every visitor, or the owner simply will not spring for flea meds or vet visits, leading to problems all housemates can feel.Like many aspects of this, it's a balancing act, and something to be mindful of.While I'm thinking through it, other things to keep in mind include furniture, storage space, parking spaces, and visitors.