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Does anyone have experience with two story single family conversion into duplex. In my area it might be worth it to convert instead of purchasing a duplex because of high purchase costs for rentals.
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Hello I would appreciate feedback from experienced developers. I am considering purchasing a 12k sq foot building with architectural plans already in place to convert to 12-14 condos. I walked the building with expe...
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I JUST did a Fannie Mae cash-out refi on my principal residence. Now we found a residence that we want to purchase! Are there any restrictions that would prevent me from renting my current residence, if I purchase th...
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Hi BPers! I need some assistance with locating contractors or firms that have experience with finishing basements. Here's the background information: I have a property in San Jose, CA that has a basement. The previous...
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Hello there! I have saved up about 20k to get started in real estate investing. I was originally looking for duplexes but they are VERY hard to come buy in my market. I live in southeast WA. I now have set my sights o...
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I am looking at a duplex that can be "easily" converted to a triplex in Aurora, Colorado. I plan to owner-occupy the smallest unit after conversion and rent the other 2. I have a few questions:1. I don't know anything...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Chicago.
Purchase price: $28,000
Cash invested: $38,000
We purchased this property in 1985 directly using owner financing....
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in San Jose.
Our first home has now been fully renovated including kitchen open scheme with vaulted ceiling into skylight. The Master Bath h...
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How restrictive is the zoning in Philadelphia for SFH to MFH conversions? Is this something people recommend?Let's say I buy a townhouse in good shape and the only thing the conversion would require is a kitchen. Any...
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Hi everyone - I'm in Seattle and own a property with 3 units that have been there forever (40+ years). Trouble is, it is zoned single family and has a permit for a non-conforming DUPLEX. So it is legal for 2, but not ...