I see Guang created many rooms. I will need to do the same. I discussed with 冯凯, Kyle and GregR.

Bayonne — I saw a few 2FH units

• $325k 71 West 13th — 7 rooms realistically
  • 2nd floor same layout, but a small room (with window) can be created, with private entrance.
  • ground floor 3 spacious rooms if I convert the living room
• $500k 712 Ave E — 9-10 rooms realistic, excluding finished basement
  • 2nd floor 5 rooms if I convert the sunny living room
  • ground floor 4 rooms if I convert the living room
  • Both floors feature a narrow space big enough for a bed and wardrobe, but I can’t remember the windows.
  • basement can open another window towards backyard.

— Attic is most valuable

• cheaper to implement
• often has windows on four sides 🙂
• creating window — presumably easier since the wall is thinner?
• xp: I have lived in attics twice.
• need to provide fire escape

— HIGH basement is valuable

• I think if height is right, then fix-up is affordable.
• I have seen many basements with some windows .. promising
• backyard walk-in basement is a rare find and valuable. Kyle grew up in such a house. He agreed that there are more windows in such a basement.
• two exits required, probably front and back.
• https://www.hunker.com/12614558/how-to-legalize-a-basement-apartment-in-new-jersey has details on legal requirements

— living room (carve-out)?

• I prefer less elongated rectangular shapes, because the living room is too big and unusable as tenant rooms.
• I prefer non-existent living rooms
• 🙂 If there are windows on the side, then carving out a room is easy, according to Feng Kai.
• Avoid townhouse and condo completely, due to windows.