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Jack Plantin Too risky to convert and rent out illegal basement unit?
26 June 2020 | 29 replies

I'm in the middle of an deal for a legal two-flat in Chicago with FHA financing, but the numbers only work if I convert the basement into a livable space. FHA loan + expenses is $3000, Rental income with 2 units is $3...

Zachary Sexton Live In Flip Deal! Or flop?
10 February 2019 | 9 replies

My wife and I are under contract on a duplex in the rapidly developing* east side of Austin, TX.We made a $471,000 offer and are approved for a 3.5% FHA loan (as long as the sellers are willing to replace the roof, ad...

Kevin Z. Commercial lending on 4-plex w/ two ADU units (6 units total)
7 February 2023 | 21 replies

Hi,
Sorry if this has been covered before. The only thread I could find on this topic was pretty old ...
I have a 4 unit building in Los Angeles that I am considering adding two additional ADU units.  I have heard ...

Lauren Andrea Trying to decide where to buy first property
16 September 2023 | 19 replies

Hello everyone!I'm new to real estate investing and Bigger Pockets. I'm having a difficult time deciding where to buy my first property. My goal is to buy a duplex (where I would live in one unit) or a house with a ba...

Andrea E. Looking 4 inspectors/property mgr/input on closing 1st duplex!
10 August 2018 | 14 replies

Hi there!So the sellers accepted my offer!! This is my first home, and first multi unit property!!! The short of it is that I am looking for inspectors for mold and sewer pipes for sure, and am contemplating adding in...

Ronald Roetsel Security Deposit Deduction - Damaged Irreplaceable Items (Parts)
21 December 2017 | 22 replies

Hi,How would you estimate security deposit deduction if a tenant broke almost all shelves, bins, and drawers in a high end fridge? The fridge was bough approx 5 years ago for ~$2K and unfortunately neither manufacture...

Account Closed Renting out rooms owner occupied, unrelated tenant laws
8 November 2016 | 29 replies

I have some very specific questions about possibly renting out rooms in my house. My partner and I bought a house 5 months ago and would like to earn some extra income to eventually rennovate the entire house. Scenari...

Victor Vazquez house hacking
12 January 2017 | 21 replies

Hey guys, I was wondering if I bought a 3 bedroom 2 bath. house could I rent all 3 bedrooms and build a shed for myself in the backyard to sleep in? 

Dakota Mivshek Denver unrelated persons regulation and potential changes ?
5 March 2020 | 10 replies

Hi there -Looking into Denver, the unrelated persons regulation for a single family home is extremely tight - two unrelated peoples. I’ve heard rumors this could be getting updated but I can’t find any information of ...

Andrew Cummings New Investor from Tampa, FL
5 February 2020 | 11 replies

Hello everyone, I'm just getting started out RE investing in the Tampa, FL area.  My goal is to get started with a duplex/triplex inside of Tampa.  I will be living in one unit, while renting out the other unit(s) as ...