Chris Watkins
Single Family Property Rented as a Duplex - A "Waldo" Question
Looking for some advice. I am an investor (and a newbie to the forum). I've spent 5 hours doing my own research on this specific topic already so I hope I'm not wasting anyone's time. I've got a potential opportunity ...
Gulliver R.
Seattle STR non-primary/primary res
Hi All,I’m planning on securing a property in Seattle WA for the purpose of a STR unit. But on the Seattle.gov website it says one STR unit must be my primary residence. I don’t actually intent on living in the unit. ...
Ani Chat
Can a JADU be a new construction
I am trying to understand the rules of JADU a bit better. It says somewhere that JADU has to be within the structure of an existing house. Does it mean that I cannot build a JADU connected to me house that is outside ...
Amad Osman
Converting a single family into a duplex
Hey Everyone, I was wondering if there are any legal considerations or permits needed to convert a single family house into a duplex by converting the basement into a separate unit? I'm sure this a common thing for ...
Aaron Liu
How to Pump Up Your Home's Personality
The best way to make your home look good is by adding some of the elements in the overall design clues that will make it stand out. However, you also have to make sure that you are not getting yourself robbed in the p...
Henry Lazerow
New conventional loan options for 5% down house hacking 2-4 units!
My lender emailed this out this morning. Seems like a great option for Chicago as the FHA self sufficiency rule all but eliminates Chicago priced 3/4 unit purchases. This loan will work same as Conventional terms mean...
Karen Margrave
HOUSE HACKING .. what is it?
Ok I've been seeing the term "house hacking" more and more lately, can someone explain to me what it is? It seems as though there are different variations.
Grant Shipman
Conventional Loan Violation via house hacking?
I'm working on getting my first property under contract, and I would really appreciate advice on whether my plan would be violating the terms of the mortgage.PROPERTY & LOAN INFO:-Conventional Loan for a Primary R...
Account Closed
Insurance Clause in a Lease
What are peoples thoughts on this language (proposed by Renter)[Renter says ] The only remaining wording change I’d suggest is to make clearer that I’ll have rental insurance for all the things that this covers, and y...
Paul Wolfson
Los Angeles AirBnB restrictions
Hello. In 2019 Los Angeles city council placed new restrictions for AirBnB."Only the host’s primary residence can be rented out, defined as the place where a host lives for at least six months per year."1. With these ...