Because I'm not an accountant or versed in tax code and law wouldn't I want a CPA to ensure everything is legally tight and as advantageous as it can be? 

Even at that threshold budgets are tight. 3.

I would sit tight and save some more.

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

I'd encourage you to be tight with your lease & learn the local laws so you are compliant.You will definitely be a young landlord but how you handle yourself will set the stage.

Here, the market is tight, first-time homebuyers are overpaying for all of our flip properties.

So we either sit tight or we don’t renew the tenant so that we can place a new tenant at current rates.  

Simultaneously, you're managing applicants and tenants, who are often working within tight timelines to secure or renew leases.

You can use bat insulation or spray foam, which has the added benefit of giving you an air-tight seal and also keeps the bugs out. 

Renting a unit with obvious damage (door grip, dents and scrapes to front doors has been (ime) challenging.