Therefore, the real trick is having the sub-floor right.All said, I've been getting very romantic about traditional real-deal hardwood flooring lately.

Either they were romantic showers or they were trying to increase the mold on purpose.  

Otherwise, I think you'd have a hard time distinguishing a couchsurfer guest from a friend staying the night or bringing someone home for a romantic evening, legally speaking. 

A romantic bubble bath by candlelight burned an acrylic enclosure we had and the the r/r cost was significant!

Although it is not romantic, living with family and friends while investing certainly frees up capitol while minimizing costs!

Could be a romantic friend, who knows.Anyways, if it turns out other people have moved in, I will just approach it in a friendly manner citing that it is OK, but that they need to be background checked, pay the fee, and sign a lease.

Go with the better location -- romantic.

You have to live somewhere anyway, and this way you can start to learn the rental business and help offset some or (the holy grail) all of your personal living expenses with rental income.But don't be romantic about it, owning rental property is work.

It’s romantic to think of, but save the romance for your marriage, not your income.

Stephen,  I agree that you work to have her capture that vision you have, but also gift her a gift, something romantic.