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Converting a House Into Multiple Rental Units
The construction issues that shape a house-to-multiplex conversion.
Every unit must be self-contained
Each unit needs its own living, sleeping, kitchen and bathroom space. Each also needs safe access to an exit.
The hidden scope
Fire separations between units, sound control, separate entrances, electrical and plumbing capacity, heating and ventilation often make up most of the conversion budget.
Plan for operations
A conversion that is easy to maintain and lease performs better over time. Layouts, metering and finishes should be chosen with long-term operation in mind.