Schedule any necessary utility transfers or installations for the move-in.3.

Internet needs to be installed, dishes and cups put away and rugs, hand towels, mirrors and landscaping needs to be complete.

Otherwise, you'd need to look at solar/off-grid (which has huge appeal on Airbnb, by the way).One other note is just to make sure you know the Airbnb laws wherever you're looking.

I do not want my new locks drilled and the keys to the new locks they install sent off to someone else.One occupied house I bought was actually renting it well under market from the bank, and the bank always said they knew nothing about the occupant! 

You could consider installing submeters for each unit, allowing you to charge tenants based on their actual usage.Another option is to include a flat fee for utilities in the rent, but this might not be as fair if one unit uses significantly more than the other. 

I renovated the house to have energy efficient windows, doors, and energy source (solar panels).

Does anyone have any recommendations, or leads to a contractor for a minor rehab (paint, cabinets and door install/ repair, laminate flooring install, a minor refresh overall)?

I’m a handyman and I work with a few rental properties and do some projects that range to the small stuff like hanging doors, repair trim and drywall to new flooring installs, painting, appliance repair, yard work and repairing your usual leaky faucet..The issue I’m having currently is I have just gotten into contact a couple days ago about a flooring job.

Solar, restoration, construction, or any kind of trade company.

What are the IRS special tax rules for installment sales(seller financing)?