With over 20 years in the game here and having helped tons of out-of-state investors find the perfect mix of vacation home and rental property, I can tell you it’s totally doable with your budget.

The market I am in is basically the greater Charleston area.

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Are you purchasing or refinancing a property within the next six months?

I want to start investing in real estate, and I am going over all these books to see the type of strategy that I am going to follow.

It's the focus of most of our RE podcast content, including the featured episode this week, with @Chad Carson, and @Dave Meyer.Curious - why do you think that this wouldn't be allowed on BiggerPockets? 

When we purchased the property, we assumed the property was inspected by the town and therefore their heating and other fire requirements were up to code. 

This would add significant value since 4-5 unit properties trade for 50-60% over our current basis. 

I would like to sell the house more creatively.

Quote from @Daniel Kulik: Thanks for the response @Simon W., I definitely agree with the accounting piece, what are you thought on the legalities side of this.