@Salome Ditmars In addition to what has already been shared on this thread, trusting the sponsor will be paramount to you sleeping at night, and I can't stress that enough.

However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.

I'm glad to help with info, or potential rental estimates for properties you're thinking about on the STR side.

As for the info being wrong - I know that filing a complaint against the listing agent for misrepresentation could be an option.

Is there the option to rent a bedroom on your side of the duplex for additional income?

In addition to checking Airbnb monthly rates, I checked the MLS to see what monthly rents were.

In addition, I am considering changing my furnaces/boilers to have plug-in cords instead of being hard wired so that if there is a power outage in winter that I could power that heating system with a portable power station.

May I reach out to you with additional questions?

Quote from @Mitchell Gunlock: Quote from @Cliff Benner: Looking for Tips on how to find places that have multiple cabins or additional dwellings on a property that I could live on and run.

Usually companies are charging 10% on top of maintenance repairs, in addition to one months rent as a placement fee for leasing unit.