Daniel Kramer
Shared Basement in a Duplex
Hi BP Community,I just bought my first duplex with the intention to BRRRR it. The duplex has a shared basement and laundry area. The first floor unit has direct access to the basement and the second floor unit has acc...
Tim Woolery
Converting a Single Family into a Duplex in South Minneapolis!
I have a client that is currently going through the process of converting a single family home into a duplex. Home is in good condition structurally. Basement unit is 1/1 and upper unit is 1/1 with a non conforming ...
Simon Asher
Finding an HOA and their Contact Details
G'day everyoneAnyone know how to find an HOA when you only have the property address?I'm researching a SFR property that is off-market and then realized that it's in a gated community here in South Florida. I want to ...
Alexander D Marchena
Renting out apt with access to living space in basement.
Good morning BP, My name is Alex I own a four family in Elizabeth NJ. I currently have a tenant moving out of a two bedroom apt. That apartment has stairs case going into a room in the basement, the staircase was seal...
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...
Salvador Diaz
Top 6 tips for house hacking
I am starting my first househacking deal this year and I will Segway that into my second deal by end of 2025.
I would love to hear all you experts and pros with experience to tell your story. If you are in the Seattle...
Noor B.
questions about 7 unit mulitfamily in CT
Hi,
We are in the process of looking for our first deal in the CT area, and I came across this property on craigs list:
asking price: $229,000 7 unit victorian built in 1880, in broad bank, CT (small ...
Barry Robinholt
Self rekeying locks for tenant turnover
Hello,
I need to order a deadbolt and doorknob lock that I can rekey myself multiple times. Landlord locks told me I have to send in the lock everytime I need it rekeyed when a tenant leaves which doesn't sound effic...
Dustin Ruff
New Locks or Re-key for duplex
Closing on my first duplex in a few weeks. I’ll be owner occupying. Is it easier to rekey the locks or just put new lock sets in. There is a shared front and rear basement door. And a front and rear door for each unit...