something to note i plan on doing private loans and house flipping down the road also.

(additional info: changing the stairs or getting new ones would be a massive undertaking)You might be able to get them to sign some sort of waiver, but then if anyone gets seriously hurt it likely won't save you.Some attorney will argue you willfully ignored a known safety issue, and as the "big bad landlord" you'll lose your shirt and then some.Plus, your post here will be Exhibit A and definitely won't win you any points with a judge!

@Zeke PalmerIf you aren't planning to hold then I would invest in Cleveland/Dayton where the margins are a bit better

My only complaint is that they couldn't stick to the agenda to save their life - as an event planner myself, It was incredibly irritating.  

Regarding messaging, I have my welcome message, checkout message, thanks for booking message, and quick check-in message all saved on the notes of my phone. 

A good CPA will help you save a ton on taxes as your wealth grows.Market Appreciation is where you will make the most money over a 10-year period but is the least predictable.

She can do a quitclaim deed to you and then you can take a HELOC on it, but what are your plans for the property? 

Your local REIA can often provide similar information at a fraction of the cost, allowing you to allocate your saved capital towards your first deal.

I like to help plan with newer investors on creating ROI and also, help growing investors and showing them routes to increase ROI.

This is more for future financial planning, but it will incorporate REI for the meantime.