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Lola Mazzuca House Hack – Northern California
14 July 2020 | 2 replies

Hi There – My husband and I found the perfect home w/ a mother-in-law unit that we were excited to rent out to help subsidize our mortgage. Turns out the unit isn’t permitted, and the added square footage will not be ...

Kerry B. Making 2 room studio into legal one bedroom
10 December 2020 | 6 replies

I was wondering how one would turn a 2 room studio into a legal one bedroom in Philadelphia? Just moving the bedroom to a different location with windows, a door and a fourth wall? Would this require a permit? If I mo...

Logan Beckner Luxury House Hacking Questions
20 November 2020 | 8 replies

Hello all! Main question: What are the laws associated with adding an additional range (or any other kitchen amenities) in a basement or ADU on the property? Does this classify the property of multi family? Is this le...

Michael Krassos To Rent or Not to Rent
29 March 2015 | 6 replies

Hi all, finally bought my first multi-family in Northern NJ. It is a legal 2-family and I now have both units rented. The rents cover my PITI, but I want more! The property is a colonial with a finished basement. ...

Zachary Ware New to Austin and BiggerPockets
10 November 2022 | 10 replies

I am excited to move to Austin and work helping to lend on investment properties. Also Interested in the Airbnb market for investment opportunities. 

Charlotte Dunford Septic permits questions - urgent please help
31 July 2019 | 13 replies

I am doing due diligence for an older mobile home park. I have been contacting the county health department for permits on the septic system. However, the official who is in charge of this seemed to not have the permi...

Matt Twaddell Renting Granny Flats in Los Angeles
13 May 2021 | 3 replies

Hi BP Community, I'm currently looking at a deal in the Los Angeles Area. It's a permitted duplex with a couple granny flats that are not permitted. I was curious to see if there are any tax or legal ramifications if ...

Polina Rothman Sellers backing out of contract
28 October 2022 | 14 replies

Hi seeking advise. But I g property in westchester. We found the house of our dreams after 2 years of looking. we were happy to find out we were approved for a mortgage. Locked in at 5%. Saw another similarly nice hou...

Jian G. Do I need a permit to convert existing garage into a bedroom?
21 February 2019 | 17 replies

The two duplexes we just acquired has 4 single car garages. I want to convert them into all bedrooms. Here in San Diego California Do I need a city permit to do so? assuming it does, Can I have a General Contractor to...

Fernando Morales Legal duplex converted to tri or quad
9 September 2021 | 6 replies

I am looking to buy a triplex or quad. I have come across some legal duplexes that have been converted to either a triplex or a quad. What are the consequences that could happen if I purchase a "nonconforming" propert...