This may be needed to protect you from claims later.4.

I want to refinance it about 12-18 months later into a bank loan. pull out money to pay off the HELOC and enough for a down on a 2nd house or duplex.

My experiences were a couple of years ago and I was originally told the appraisal had been assigned and the rate would be $780 but then later I was told that appraiser was cancelled and they'd found someone else who it was assigned it for $935.

Two months and $20k later, I was out of money and now my contractor for this house was pulled into other projects.I don’t blame him.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Two days later my partner went to the house, no supplies, no workers. 

He left his belongings inside and later texted his intent to pick up his stuff.

Are these still an accurate depiction of the neighborhood grades 8 years later? 

It gives you insight into what managing rentals actually entails, and you’ll have a better understanding of what you need from a property manager later on.

I see some great deals on FB Marketplace - Is it better to buy one used (obviously making sure it seems to work first) and pay for repairs later if necessary OR buy new and have the warranty?