From there if no one objects, the city will give you a conditional use permit.

Get a gander at your competition and see what they are offering and take it up a notch.You might check Fiverr or TaskRabbit (not sure for interior designer) and see who is out there.They should be able to help you out remotely and without spending a ton of dough.

I don't trust them and it so much more reliable to take a few minutes and look at your real competition to set pricing. 

Overall, Section 8 is a good way to get some pretty reliable income to get the property cash-flowing, provide additional experience, as well as with the required annual inspections, make sure your property stays in a good condition! 

Every market is different, but paying cash doesnt necessitate a huge reduction in price - it might, or it might just make the offer more competitive than other bids that require financing. 

The current rents are really low because the tenants are responsible for doing any and all repairs on their buildings (which in my opinion contributes to the poor condition of the buildings). 

It is a 1950-built cyclone fence in poor condition.

Now some people may argue higher interest rates are good, as it drives out competition on new acquisitions.

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To avoid pitfalls, research liens, check property conditions, and set a max bid before buying.