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What defines a 2 unit
House Hacking
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What defines a 2 unit

Hey everybody! I just purchased my first property! It was listed as a single family, yet has 2 front doors and an open slot for a 2nd meter to be installed. Can I just move ahead with treating the house like a 2 unit? Or is there a process I have to go through to protect myself legally. As of now...

Trying to move debt to my house
House Hacking
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Trying to move debt to my house

I'm looking for guidance from a mortgage lender or broker. I own a home in Port Richmond that I completely renovated, changing it from a 4-bedroom, 1-bath home into a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with central air, updated appliances, new flooring, fresh paint, and solar panels. Despite these upgrades...