Driveways in Rochester, NY

[Anthony C.]

I am in the process of closing on my first duplex in Rochester, NY. I have been learning and searching for almost a year now and finally found what I believe to be a good deal. The only problem with the property is that there is no driveway. I plan to house hack for a few years and then rent both units out later on. 

Has any Rochester, NY investor dealt with properties that have no off-street parking  (I'm assuming it is quite common)? If so, are those properties any harder to rent out compared to properties that do offer off-street parking?

[Shane W. Chapin]

Hello @Anthony C. Congrats on your deal! I am a new investor myself here in Rochester and am in the process of acquiring my first SFR. I do not have any personal experience with a property without off street parking but I do know that trying to park in the street in the city during the winter months can be difficult to say the least. I have heard of peoples vehicle being completely buried in the snow by the plow trucks. I would just make sure that you have figured that in your rental income to be compared to a property that does have off street parking and adjust accordingly. Again, congrats on taking action!!