Also, would anyone recommend or know where I can look for hard money or private lenders?

I am looking to see some improvements in school or just go private school.I am looking at 3-5 years down the line and thought Burbank Buena Vista area definitely has revitalization potential. 

Talk to a lender (private or otherwise) and find out requirements... unless it's a cash deal. 4.

In the span of a quick conversation I can calculate if the deal pencils out and makes sense to pursue. 

What is the zoning, if the property is zoned for single family but was converted to a duplex, you could face legal jeopardy.In sum there are plenty of legal and well built multifamily properties, I wouldn't risk it on a conversion to possibly save a few bucks in the short term.

Additionally, if you have major development/reuse/rezoning plans, find a lawyer who works real estate in whatever area you are in and have them connect you with the right people to have the conversations to insure you aren't buying into a battle with the city/township.

If not, you should be able to explain the garage conversion as a man cave.Even if you keep the mailbox and refinance as a 2 unit, you should be able to refinance conventional. 

We purchased our first private residence using a VA loan and we had full intentions of staying there for good, however a job change required us to move out of state 6 months after buying our house.

If you are interested in helping me make a significant difference in the world, send me a private message and I will happily give you more details of my plan.

Good evening Pros,I am entering into an agreement with a flipper and I am the lender. I have set up the loan on an escalating interest rate as follows:Months 1-5 = 8%Month 6 = 9%Months 7-9 = 10%Months 10-12 = 12%It is...