(You’ll be stuck under market for all time, so maybe different strangers but same story.)3) if you aren’t using a property manager I’d suggest you ask one how much they would charge and what it would cost you before doing anything.

If it works as a traditional rental, everything else is gravy on top.Those aren't the numbers that matter:Property ValueCash in (DP)Mortgage payment and term in yearsrentmonthly expenses 

Requiring all occupants aged 18 and older to fill out an application serves as a way to further vet the individuals who will be residing in your property, even if they aren't directly responsible for paying rent.

The harsh truth is that you aren't looking out for your aunt.

I buy most of my materials from Home Depot- because they are everywhere and the prices aren't bad.

CPAs aren't the enemy.   

(Some will consider the POHs as collateral if under 15 years old - these aren’t.

Some agents, including one agent I cooled off for 30 days in particular, however, aren't even pretending to try to add value before swarming to posts about Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, etc. 

There is no wrong way to do this unless you aren't doing it at all OR you're harrassing peopleIf you find yourself attending a bunch of educational webinars, watching too many tutorial/training videos, or anything other than those 2 things, take some time to stop and reflect. 

That's half of the states that aren't included in the criminal search (including mine).