Susan Elliott
SFH Conversion into a Duplex...worth it?
I'm in escrow for a SFR in a high-density zoning area. Part of my strategy in this market is to turn a SFR into 2 rentals by fully remodeling the basement into a 2-bedroom unit. I'll be house-hacking this so I can use...
Corey Kenney
Can I be taken advantage of and how do I protect myself?
I have a house under contract that is currently zoned commercial and the purchase and sale are contingent upon the property being rezoned a.k.a. (land use variance)residential. Normally it is the owner of the property...
Christopher Hunter
Am I doing the right step in order to acquire my first rental property?
I have been pre-approved for an FHA loan of $166,000. I have begun to do my research for duplexs, triplexs, and 4-plexes that are in this price point. I know I was not going to get anything here in my, Orange, co...
Mark Vesu
Duplex to SFH conversion in San Jose, CA
Hello all,I am interested in converting my corner lot duplex in to two SFH's in West San Jose. Has anyone done this before? I've seen people selling one house of the duplex in San Jose. How can I do this? The duple...
Eric Carr
Los Angeles Develops Rules to Clamp Down on Short Term Rentals
The LA City Council proposes rules, which have yet to be signed by the mayor, to restrict and regulate AirBnB type short term rentals throughout the entire city. The rules set limits on the number of days a primary ho...
Paul Ndour
Can I put a prefab house in NYC backyard ?
Hi guys, I have a 22 x 30 backyard in the Bronx, and I would like to put a prefab home (tiny house or container house) to rent out. Does anyone know if it is within zoning regulations to do so?
David Sharp
Urban Farm development TUCSON
Hello All - I am looking to build out some greenhouses in Tucson for the purpose of urban agriculture. The city recently adopted new ordinances which are much more friendly toward urban ag. I met with a city official ...
Allison Jones
How long does it take an offer to be accepted?
We put an offer in on a quadplex in foreclosure that was being advertised as a single family home due to falling out of the grandfather clause of non conforming use. The property was on the market for months. We foun...
Thomas Wood
Subdividing parcel to build two more rental properties
I am trying to find out what I need to do to subdivide these two legal parcels so I can build two more rentals on lot 4. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Joyce Kim
R1 zoned land subdivision - where do I start?
Hi, I am reaching out to seek assistance with a matter concerning my property in the North Hollywood area. Specifically, I purchased a sizable lot of approximately 30,000 square feet in the R1 zone, which included an ...