I'm not a realtor, so we are not allowed to use the GAR forms, and their forms often contain a non assignment stipulation.

Haven't seen one that long:)

This was how I met my first agent that helped me purchase two of my homes.I know it can seem daunting at times, but you’re making a decision to create long-term and maybe generational wealth.If you have any general questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.I wish you all the best.

.* In the absence of similar comps - go back in time to find any similar comps, no matter how long ago and adjust for market trend differences (appreciation, etc), as well as other adjustments as typical (size, bed/bath, condition/quality, location, etc).* Go to nearby market areas/neighborhoods and find reasonably similar duplex sales and adjust for market area/neighborhood differences as required - along with the other adjustments.* Find reasonable 3 or 4 unit (not more than 4, and they can use sfr's, but those are typically not as good for comparison.

I plan to refinance this property in a year and a half and turn it into a long-term rental, so I am weighing the short-term benefit advice from this contractor with the risk of getting pegged for doing work without a permit.

If the buyer's strategy is to hold long term, and they are getting favorable interest or payment terms, and the value supports, offering more than ask isn't necessarily a bad thing for them.

We plan to rent out the basement on a medium-term basis - we are going to install a full kitchen down there, put a lockable door between upstairs and downstairs, fence off a private section of the yard, and there is already laundry down there, so it will essentially be an up-down duplex with a separate walkout basement entrance.

I have flipped 2 homes to keep the family budget where needed but hold and long-term growth is my one true focus.  

It may seem overwhelming, but you are not alone, we are a community of real estate investors and active CPAs assisting real estate investors nationwide with their tax planning and business structure.

These are usually legal for an owner to live in (as long as the bathroom is permitted).