One of the tips that first time home buyers can leverage, is either adding an income-producing apartment in the basement, or buying one with an existing apartment.

If you put one in later, you control the look and feel of the apartment, as well as the tenants. If you buy one with existing tenants can be beneficial and challenging.

Natasha Laframboise was prepared for this challenge when buying a home. She tells us the unique challenges in this process, and how others can be prepared for this kind of real estate transaction.

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