I have done hundreds of deals and specialize in the buy and hold arena.

this is more an out of curiousity issue at this point, as i intend to move forward, just interest in if it would be cost prohibitive to add for an additional $150 or so in rent/ added value if sold.Also, i understand that the local muni codes etc are a big factor here, and i plan on calling them up if we get the house under contract, but in terms of labor and construction if there arent any structural conflicts.thanks in advance.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Does that required a special contractor or since it has been deemed deleaded and in full compliance, can you use any contractor for demo work at that point?

In fact, in higher priced markets, I would imagine there are plenty of rehabbers who specialize in this strategy.

For the next lease I will add special notes to speak of fees for people who are not on the lease and an extra deposit.

What, you might ask, is so special about this guys location versus any others?

LHJS Investments us a management company managing several funds, specializing in hard money and construction loans for all of California.

I'm a realtor in Nashville and I specialize in assisting investors.

Amazing part about all this, is that those liens take priority over any other kind of lien, except for taxes and special assessments.