Always verify HOA bylaws and municipal zoning codes before making an offer.4.

In Ohio, there are several online sites including this one: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-5321You're running a business so you must know the laws governing it.

We do these all the time, and this width of lot and home is common in this area of town and allowed in the planning and zoning code.

In some areas, the ROI ends up being more stable than pure nightly STR.At a $250k purchase price, I’d pay close attention to:• Local STR regulations and enforcement trends• True occupancy patterns (not just projected revenue)• Seasonality dips• Insurance + turnover costs in that zip code• Your exit strategy if you ever pivot to long-termOut-of-state can look stronger on paper, but it adds layers operationally unless you already have reliable boots on the ground.If your goal is scaling, I’d focus more on operational predictability and repeatable systems over chasing the highest projected ROI.Happy to share a little more of what I’m seeing in ATL from the operations side if it helps.

It is possible to apply to and get the addition permitted if you are able to correct the code deficiencies, but there are a lot factors with that.

Building codes are also becoming less forgiving nationwide, especially for multi-family.

Even with inspections, once work begins issues can surface such as outdated wiring, plumbing problems, hidden water damage, or permit and code corrections.

If you’re renting out rooms in your home and the rental portion isn’t a separate dwelling, your deductible expenses are limited to the amount of rental income (under § 280A(c)(5) of the tax code.

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And is the wiring even set up the right way code-wise?