Until you don't -- like when you have a big claim and it's denied for violation of the policy terms.You're essentially operating a 1-unit hotel and you really, really want a commercial policy for it. 

Instead, roll the funds into an IRA or Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to keep them tax-deferred and open up flexible investment options, including real estate.

Four units and below is considered residential property.

I'm with a third-party Property Management all over Houston managing a little over 300 Single-family or Small Multi-unit rentals!!

If you are looking at a 300 unit apartment complex with a $100mm purchase price, then typically you want large, diverse economic, growing cities.If you are buying an Airbnb, well this is a marketing game. 

Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

For experienced investors who have done 5+ similar rehab projects, I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab on light 1-4 unit rehabs. 

The biggest things for our energy bills are: how many ac units are on the house and do you have a hot tub.

Quote from @Allison Cutlip: Hi all, My boyfriend and I are buying our first home that is a duplex, planning to live in one unit and rent the other side.

Use the lookup with my name and self storage and zoning.1.