Something to consider to is that if you are able to refinance after the addition and pull out some or all of your new investment and the cashflow still makes sense then by all means I think go for it.

Hi Giovanni, let me know if you need help in the Atlanta, GA area.

So, just give it your best self-help effort to find them, and then let the GAL do his or her job.As far as an ejectment lawsuit, the real question is, was the property legally abandoned?

Finally, I used the Thumbtack app, and I made more progress in six days than I did in the past 75 days on painting, flooring, lighting install, HVAC repairs.I currently use apartments.com for my automatic rent collection, so that system is helpful. 

Quote from @Brendan Jones: I am very new to learning about real estate and am looking for advice on my first home and how I can best use it to help offset my mortgage and generate cash flow.

I’d love to exchange insights, explore deals, and help each other grow.Feel free to DM me or comment below.

Super helpful in finding potentially motivated sellers and calculating ARV quickly.

I won't be able to help out for that region, but that would help get a better answer from someone else.

Do it right, hire the right people, and make sure you have all of your permits correctly pulled.

Ensure you have an itemized invoice from the cleaner, which can help justify the deduction.Reasonable Deductions: Long-term tenants often leave normal wear and tear, so I recommend being lenient on minor issues.