All Forum Posts by: Katrina Razavi

HI BP friends another question regarding tenants here....has anyone had an experience they'd like to share about negotiating with tenants (rather than evicting them) for a tenant buyout so they leave voluntarily? Would love to hear any stories. Thanks!

Cool thanks so much @Saikat Bhadra and @Dan Redmond!

Hi BP Friends,

Still debating on a SFR in SF, zoning is R2. I'm wondering if it would be possible to turn this into a duplex? And if so, is that the same things as a "condo conversion." I'm a little confused on if that's the same thing or not, but would love to know if anyone has experience doing this. Note that the lower unit is unwarranted/unpermitted, the upper living area currently has tenants. We do plan to live in the upper area and wondering if we were to upgrade and legalize the downstairs if we could turn this into a duplex.

I understand we could turn the downstairs into an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) but not sure if that means it could then be sold off as its own property in the future.

If anyone has an RE lawyer suggestion for this particular issue, would love a recommendation!

Thank you @Dan Redmond, very good point

Thank you @Ryan Landis planning to go there first thing tomorrow morning. For now, browsing the site @Saikat Bhadra sent over. Thanks so much for your help everyone!

Hi BP Friends! I'm considering a SFR purchase in the city. The downstairs "unit" (where the seller currently lives and will leave after sale) is unwarranted and unpermitted. There's a kitchen, bathroom 2 rooms and living area down there (part of which is the garage). The upstairs (3BR) is being rented out. My ideal scenario is to find a way to "house hack" where I can live in the upstairs and convert the downstairs into a legal and up-to-code second unit with a usable garage. But is this realistic or am I asking for a TON of added legal costs and headaches? I don't mind spending a few grand to bring it up to code, but not sure how difficult this process is.

A few notes:

• Zoning: R2
• Rents: Close to market rate so I don't even mind living in the downstairs (unpermitted) area and continuing renting it to the folks upstairs temporarily.  
• I'm not at all considering putting tenants in the unwarranted downstairs. The only person that would live there while unwarranted, would be myself.

Would love any advice or feedback from the community. Thanks!

Hi BP friends! Currently in an inspection period for a property in Berkeley that had some termite issues that the seller is taking care of, but I'd still like to get a second opinion. does anyone have any good recs?

Thank you @Jonah Schwartz!

Thanks @Account Closed appreciate it, if we go with them will definitely mention your name!

Hi BP friends! Looking for a good building inspector in the Berkeley or Oakland area, any suggestions? (This is for the inspection period during escrow) Any suggestions would be great!