Bilal Hussain
How do you handle non-conforming spaces?
A building has 2 main units with their own meters for utilities. However, there are also 2 non-conforming spaces. One liveable attic space with its own furnace but all of its utilities are connected with unit 2. The s...
Logan Beckner
Luxury House Hacking Questions
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...
Account Closed
Split Level Rented Like a Duplex Strategies
Hello BP,
Does anyone have any experience renting a split level home separately like a duplex? I can think of numerous reasons why it wouldn't work but I wanted to see if anyone has. If so, what was your su...
Chad Lower
Adding a new address
Just purchased a property that is zoned as a single family with a single address, however it is configured as 2 units with separate entrances. We intend to occupy one and rent the other. Can I petition the post office...
Grant Schroeder
Garage to Bedroom Conversion
The townhouse I recently purchased was the model unit for the entire complex and the contractors converted the garage to an office/den with a window and an exterior entrance. I currently am house-hacking and have two ...
Anthony Therrien-Bernard
Looking for suggestions to add washer+dryer on main floor
Hi everyone,I just purchased a new rental property 3 bed up 4 down that I will be taking possession in a few weeks. I am doing a few changes including legalizing the basement suite and one place I'm struggling to find...
Roger Creekmore
First time home buyer - house hacking with a heating problem. Mini splits? 3rd unit?
My wife and I purchased our first home, a multi family, to house hack in late 2024. The property is in great condition and we got it at a great price! Downstairs 2br 1bath unit we are living in. Upstairs is 1br 1bath....
Juneka Roswell
My house won't rent. HELP!
Looking for advice. We currently own a 4bd 2ba single family home. We constructed the home to add a granny suite. So now it's a 3bd 1ba and studio granny suite. It's time to put on the market and we can't get the home...
Lauren Keen Aumond
Will removing a meter mean my property can appraise as an SFR?
My husband and I bought a bed and breakfast in June for $285k that was being run as a commercial property. We have not and will not renew any commercial licensing. There is a main home (built in 1901, 3/2.5, 1500 sf i...
Evan Morrison
FHA financing question on 4plex
I'm looking at a property in college station Texas, it's a 4plex with a "bonus"office space on ground level. Would it be possible to get a FHA loan on a property like this? Or would it be looked at as a commercial pro...