Here’s the listing:--> https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/398-402-Boston-Post-Rd-Wa... price: $350,000My plan:Live in the smaller homeRent the larger home immediately (after light cosmetic work)Use FHA (3.5% down) + CHFA (down payment assistance)Reduce my personal housing cost as much as possibleSlowly fix my unit over timeBuild equity and eventually refinance to help fund a future businessNUMBERSPurchase Price Target:Offer target: $260,000Expected seller counter: $275,000–$300,000Currently listed at: $350,000FINANCING (FHA + CHFA)FHA 3.5% downDown payment covered by CHFA assistance programEstimated interest rate: ~6.5–7%MONTHLY PAYMENT ESTIMATES (P&I + Taxes + Insurance)At $275,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,775Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,350/monthAt $300,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,940Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,510/monthRENTAL INCOME ESTIMATE (Big House)Based on local comps:Low: $1,700/monthTypical: $1,800–$1,950/monthStrong (clean/paint/update): $2,000–$2,100/monthMY OUT-OF-POCKET HOUSING COST AFTER RENTIf I rent the big house at $1,900/month:At $275k: ~$450/monthAt $300k: ~$610/monthIf I rent at $2,000/month:At $275k: ~$350/monthAt $300k: ~$510/month(I currently pay $0 in rent living with family, so my goal is to keep my costs low while building equity.)REHAB ESTIMATESBig House (rent-ready):Cleaning + paint + small fixes: $1,000–$3,500Optional cosmetic upgrades: $2,000–$5,000Small House (my unit):Cosmetic repairs only: $500–$3,000Optional improvements (done slowly): $2,000–$7,000Major systems (worst-case ranges):Roof: $8k–$12kBoiler: $4k–$8kElectrical panel: $1,500–$4,000Plumbing repairs: $500–$2,000 typical(Inspection will tell me more.)CASH NEEDED TO CLOSEWith CHFA:Down payment: $0 out of pocketClosing costs: varies, but often reducedExpected out-of-pocket: $1,400–$1,800Inspection: $400–$600Appraisal: $500–$700MY FINANCIAL POSITION(To give you context for risk tolerance)Income: $5,000–$6,000/monthMonthly bills: ~$2,600Emergency fund: $10,000Credit: 717Access to 0% APR business credit card (likely $8k–$12k limit)Currently pay $0 rent (living with family)MY QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY1.)

Tankless units hate inconsistent, on/off demandYour exact use-case, slop sink, occasional washups, random tenant usage, is where electric tankless performs the worst:Rapid cycling burns out the heating elementsSlop sinks often have low flow, and tankless units won’t even turn on under ~0.5–0.7 GPMFlow rate varies a lot with industrial faucets, and tenants twist knobs fastYou end up with “lukewarm water” complaints or units that won’t fire consistently.3.

It can definitely vary based on your situation, though.If you want, feel free to DM me — I’m local to Tucson and happy to help you think through options or connect you with a couple loan officers who handle construction financing regularly.

I have a lot of clients each with their own CPA and I have seen a lot of varying opinions. 

Before converting, I’d confirm CMHA’s current payment standards and inspection criteria—they can vary slightly by neighborhood.

We focus on single-family homes as rental investments and explore various income-producing strategies — from room rentals to traditional and short-term (Airbnb-style) setups — discussing what’s working and what’s not in today’s market and new options.AZREIA also has plenty of other meetings covering different real estate topics, so definitely check out the event calendar on their website for sessions that fit your interests.Check out AZREIA I host the buy and hold group we meet every 1st Thursday of the month - we focus on Single family homes as a rental asset class, and talk about options for income producing on those properties exploring new options room rentals, old airbnb, and anything working or not working. but there are more meetings with varying topics check the calendar azreia

Enforcement may be variable: While rules are on the books, several sources mention that enforcement is complaint‐driven and may vary.

Performance will vary based on the local housing authority executing the Section 8 program.

First is the down payment, this varies but for your first time it can be sub 5% for a owner occupant loan.

If the tenant refuses to pay, contact your local landlord-tenant attorney to understand your formal notice and eviction options, as laws vary significantly.