Originally posted by @Mike Roy:Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:@Mike Roy  if you jump on Norada's site you will see how detailed their proforma's are. 

We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.  

Quote from @Amber Roy: I'm an Italian investor, and I will say that long term rental is a very risky option.

I heard so many horror stories from hosts but I have never had an issue, knock on wood.  

(Other than wood trim.)People move in and they stay 6-12 years.

Hi James, I'm in your neck of woods a bit down south in St.

Faux wood floors, new blinds.

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

Even if you use piers, they are usually concrete (which is OK for most lenders), steel or wood on concrete.

The wood floors were refinished.