I might also consider if i could turn the garage into a rental, or into an apartment for me, while renting the other place so that I'd still be on the property at least until I gained confidence in the tenant.

The RE agent stated some properties on the river in the past did not get their lease extended to provide better river access.  

It has gained a lot of interest from millennials and Gen Z in the last few years in particular.

If there were other issues though, be aware that they could choose to enforce this minimum at any timeMore recently, the city has created a rental database with contact information of all active rentals in the city that law enforcement and city officials have access to.

The plan aims to reduce living costs, gain landlord experience, and move closer to long-term financial goals.Good luck!

Where are the HVAC controls and do both units have the ability to access it?

If married you can exclude $250,000 each in capital gains if your primary residence.  

Recommended Long term rentals are the way to go at first, Medium term and short term are strategies to look into though once you gain your bearing.

@Dakota Williams While it’s nice to improve the ARV and obtain appreciation for when you sell I’ve discovered that most of the time I can’t access that “hidden value” because to refi out the new value would leave the property with negative cash flow.

@Steven DeHart I'd start off listening to the podcasts and gaining as much knowledge as possible.