This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

(I personally prefer $2M/year and I think that cash flow is plenty enough to cover any mortgage risk along the way, but there's no doubt some people would feel more comfortable sticking to the $24,000/year and that's totally cool too!)

How do you think the 2 relatives will feel about having their rent raised or being required to pay rent period?

I feel where you are coming from.  

Just about everywhere in the US uses some version of IRC for its base code and then makes some changes to that as they feel necessary for their locality.

Hi Adam,The seller pays the seller commissions and (usually) covers the buyers commissions as well so you shouldn't worry about those fees.The 10% vs 20% I feel like is a personal opinion.

That is where LPs can feel free to share their real experiences without fear of any potential bad blood or retaliation from GPs.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

., San Diego, and others)—making it feel like a “natural” choice for a regional traveller wanting to get away for a short weekend. 

I am out of state and the only way that I feel that I can get people to walk through the properties are if I find them on market and have Shawna write up the offers.