You'll need to meet requirements like parking and setbacks and might encounter additional hurdles in environmentally sensitive or historic areas.

Good luck, My wife and I are starting also, we also plan to do the BRRR, method,would love to talk more, maybe shares some do's and dont's that you may run across and we could share the same info to you. we are in the st louis area

If not some free methods are using truepeoplesearch or cyberbackgroundchecks.com

For the unit you live in, only the portion you rent out (the one bedroom) would go on Schedule E, while the part you personally occupy is considered your primary residence.To divide expenses, you’d typically prorate based on square footage or another reasonable method.

LOLMy lifelong best friend is an attorney who I’d classify as a leftist/liberal (we’ve been “best” friends since 1962).  

I am an investor friendly agent as well looking to start my journey in RE investing.

However, their lease is up in two months, so I would only focus on non-renewal for now.In my book, I explain methods for removing tenants without evicting them through court.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

.✅ Indirect Expenses (Office Overhead, Admin, & Labor): Harder to allocate, but common methods include:2) Common Billing Methods🔹 % of Gross Rents – Many PMs charge 3-5% for admin overhead.🔹 Per-Unit Fee – Flat $10-$20 per unit/month for shared costs.🔹 Time Tracking – Track staff hours and bill properties proportionally.🔹 Software Tools – AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager allow bulk allocations.3) Best Practices✔ Use a Spreadsheet or Software – Track expenses by property before invoicing owners.✔ Be Transparent – Define billable vs. included costs in your PM agreement.✔ Avoid Surprises – Owners expect clarity on additional charges.