We get a few folks who want to double check if dates are really booked and let them know if there is a cancellation.Sometimes it works out. 

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You can check the other 10,000 posts I’ve done on this. 

Check your state laws.You may be required to identify yourself as an agent when buying/selling.

Cleveland’s average rents support the $1,200 figure, but it varies a lot by neighborhood, so double-check comps nearby.Given it's an off-market deal, don’t be afraid to negotiate.

If the seller has held the property for a while, assume your taxes will reset closer to full market value.To sanity-check your assumptions, look at recently sold comps.

Local Permitting: you'll want to check with your building department to see if a conversion like this is allowed in the current zoning of your home.

I looked for a long time to find the duplex that checked off my buy box requirements.

I've read that it is very difficult to evict in California, so I'd check that too.

Check with your CPA to make sure those first 10 years don’t get disqualified.