@Jason Stofer those would include owner financing, private lenders 

For instance, one property seems to have an extra bathroom that is not listed in the county records.I plan to make some modifications, including removing a closet wall to expand a bathroom and taking out a kitchen island that contains electrical outlets and a switch.

@Catherine Emert - In Virginia too, and likely in every state, tenants are responsible for damage they cause, including a pest infestation.  

Make sure you know the impact that adding an ADU will have on any rent control. 12) investors seldom include the land value in the overall ADU costs.

I have done a couple hours of initial research searching for top markets and have an initial list that I'm researching including Detroit, Memphis, and OH (Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Cincinnati) to start.

If you do work full-time, how much of your real estate investing (including BRRRRing properties if you own rentals) occupies your time?

Cheers   Both cap rates and cost per door are back of napkin analysis to see where the current numbers line up.

The risk is too great.Overall, I recommend revising your lease to include less arbitrary language to set clearer expectations and make it more enforceable in court.Feel free to reach out directly with any questions. 

Can the travel mileage incurred during this time be included as start-up expenses?

Houses that sustained fire events have long term consequences including structural damage and mold that results from water intrusion required to extinguish the fire.