I'd use an approved underlayment.Pro Tip: If it's cheap, it's not good.....at least spend in the moderate range.

Good luck, and feel free to ask if you need more tips on tenant screening!

I think every investor who takes the time to read and understand what he said would agree with @Andre Brock.

As a first step, I’ll print and read The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing.

You definitely would want to read through the county laws again.If you don't want the extra load up front, best to wait until you get the license.

You now seem receptive to reading what posts are saying (this did not seem to be the case early on this thread).  

Hey Lauren, I read you wanted to retire in NC - great choice as I believe it will also fit nicely with your plan of owing turnkey SF rental property.

Stairs are the only way to get in, no grab rails in the bathroom, ramps that are too steep, etc.From what I've read, all commercial businesses/buildings (including ones before the ADA was passed) have to comply with the rules, unless it would be outrageously tough to fix (like installing an elevator in an already built building).Are all these local business just not complying and taking the risk, or am I missing something? 

I have been reading books and listening to podcasts for almost a year now and I know I need to take action. 

Loved reading the welcoming replies throughout this thread.