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This is more my style!

I would say, a basement is generally less desirable than above ground space but if you throw in a private bathroom it would be a bonus that might off-set the living in a hole issue. 

Here is what we do for our BRRRR projects:Buy distressed properties (cash with private lender)Rehab is 20-30K on average Rent it out at the top of the market Refinance (we created forced equity)Repeat the process Rehabbing at a better level provides higher quality tenants and higher rents.

@Ryan RushThere would be private lenders or hard money lenders; who can do a blanket loan; as a fixed DEBT funding; as a loan on the property.Some people go for EQUITY funding with private lenders. 

Private money.

Account ClosedMy duplex is a side-by-side, but many multi-family properties in my area are the above-and-below style you mention.

Quicken does not sell notes to private investors.

Have you spoken with any private lenders about your property?

I would say to stick with the style of the home.