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Hi there! Newbie from Sarasota, FL! I am in the process of looking at properties on the MLS and visiting neighborhoods and seeing what's out there, as I want to purchase a multifamily and live in one while renting out...
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Hello all,
I recently posted a similar forum but I need a little more advice.
I found a property that has enough square footage in a nice neighborhood that I can convert the downstairs into a “mother in law” unit whi...
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Hello BP World,I would like to purchase a home that needs work, but is currently habitable. This property has an in law apartment that needs a complete gut. It could be a studio or 1br with garage beneath for 50k. T...
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Hey all, I'm looking for my next house hack in the DMV and since inventory has been pretty low, I'm considering adding an in-law suite or ADU to a potential property. My question is does anyone have experience doing t...
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I have converted my garage and spare room into a one bed room and 1 bath apartment with its one kitchen and Livingroom. I did not get permits for any of the work.Any ideas on how one would get permits for that?And is ...
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I am looking to invest in the Chicago market, and was initially considering only 3-flats for my first house-hack (I will live in one unit of the building). Many buildings in the city are set up as legal 2-flats with a...
My inlaws have a 4 unit property that should net around 10K a month. The PM company tell them EVERY month that between 4 and 7 thousand dollars of maintenance/repair is needed. My inlaws say, "well the building is old...
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Howdy BP folks, I am firstimer, please bear my lengthy writeup.Need some inputs for deciding to build ADU unit in side yard of my house. Situation: Have a day job along with a kid. Cannot spend full time on the projec...
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Hello all,
I recently made an offer on a property and the only way it will work for me is if I turn 650 sq. ft. into a mother in law apartment to live in and rent out the rest of the 3 bedroom home. It will not cost ...
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My wife and I are finally ready for a first home purchase. One home we saw is 4,000sq/ft beautiful Victorian style on a few acres with a 900sq/ft in-law suit with all new appliances, hardwood and private entrance. A...