Hi Rodney, I would be happy to connect and run your scenario for you.

Quote from @Shuchi Gupta: Hi BP community,Looking for real-world experience from multifamily owners or investors who’ve done a panel upgrade.I have an 8-unit building in Santa Clara, CA, and I’ve received 3 quotes to replace the main service panel & meter bank (9 meters total, including common laundry).What differs across the bids:600A Eaton meter bank Square D panel but amp size not specifiedOne bid includes the laundry subpanelSome bids don't include permit/engineering/stucco patchingPrices range from $19K to $38K some not including permit fees.Current setup:1960s buildingGas water heatersShared laundryUpgraded kitchen appliances over timeAll tenants have window AC units, No EV chargers yetQuestions:Did you go 250A or 600A on your small multifamily upgrade?

Being able to buy a new primary home while renting out your current one or secondary home that you mentioned is actually a dream scenario for many investors just starting because it lets you avoid the costs of getting a traditional investment property loan.

I’ve seen some investors get creative lately — curious to hear what others are doing to close deals faster.I could list a lot of creative ways to get financing, but it seems that addressing a specific scenario is much more useful. .I found a list that may answer your questionLearn 10 Low Cost Ways To Buy A Househttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1267338-how-... 

We have a cleaner who does deep cleaning at the end of each month, and another who handles two hours of common area cleaning mid-month.

What most people do in Tampa: “Garage Upgrade” (not a conversion)What you described is common and usually permitted like this:What people pull permits for (the safe part):InsulationElectrical upgradesA/C extension or mini-splitReplacing garage door with French doors / windowsPlumbing for bathroom + laundryEgress improvementsFire-rated drywall if requiredWhat they avoid pulling permits for:A second kitchenClosing off the unit with separate entry in a way that suggests two dwellingsAnything on plans that looks like a duplex configurationThis strategy keeps the ADU compliant, while letting you rent “rooms” within one unit.3.

Any heinous crimes should result in a minimum life sentence or capital punishment Consider a deserted island scenario - someone rapes/murders/steals etc what happens to that person?

Sharing a recent scenario that I think other investors might find useful — especially anyone who’s self-employed or juggling multiple income streams.A homeowner needed to pull cash from their primary residence to renovate their second home, but traditional full-documentation guidelines were pushing the DTI too high to qualify.

Hi @Mary Witt nice to meet you and yes, it’s actually pretty common for agents to ask owners to step out during showings—it helps potential tenants feel more relaxed and open.

One of the most common causes of residential fires starts in the kitchen — particularly from unattended cooking.