There are multiple big properties here that you could rent out or even buying multifamily here would give you your own space and give you some landlord experience without having to live with your tenants. 

New roof, interior & exterior paint, finished additional living space What was the outcome?

Maybe there's some semantic misunderstanding on one or both sides leading to all this confusion.I supplement my income with my public speaking.

That's why I posted, to provide people with real advice based on my experiences so they can avoid making the same mistakes.Providing greater buffer space for capital expenditures and controls is a good risk management strategy.

My focus is on warehouses and I'm always looking to network with others doing innovative things in this space.

All the rest can be subbed out unless you are doing a full remodel by adding square footage to the house/converting a space (bath/bed etc).

My goal is to grow in the real estate space, and I plan to self-manage this property.

Learn how to cost-efficiently furnish everything for the space, and take a risk on MTR.

We are in the woods where we really wanted to create another sort of living space outside of the square footage of the home. 

Be really careful if you go this route, there are some shady actors in this space.