@Marie Copul from responses I've read my thoughts are going to be the contrarian.... 

You must give notice before entering, but you do not require permission.Any time I expect a response from someone, I include a deadline for their response and a consequence if they fail.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

While you present a very interesting response (not accurate of course, but interesting)I'm not aware of a case where the judge dismissed the case because the defendant stated "I didn't know it was illegal"This is no longer for you.

It has sat empty for the last 20 years but the current owners have completely gutted it, have bids from contractors they're willing to share, cost estimates etc. and have had lots of inspections done and so much pre-work with the city and county to figure out what they can and can't do, so a solid plan is already in place.

Some examples:Section 8 typically covers 80% of the rent (depending on tenant income), with tenants responsible for the remaining 20%.

I do have my limitations, but if the tenant is otherwise responsible, pays their rent on time and does not destroy my property, I can deal with the weed.

In my experience pet owners tend to be more responsible. 

Hello @Anthony DiSanzo,I’ve lived in Memphis my whole life and have been helping investors like you build solid rental portfolios here for over 20 years.

@Hsin-I Hsu  Owning a $2.5M house can be an expensive commitment, not just because of the upfront down payment but also due to the ongoing expenses for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades that inevitably come with homeownership.Renting at $5K a month, especially for a 4-bedroom house in the Bay Area, seems like a solid deal.