The small/medium retailers for appliances seem to be going away.

If you have a site plan, making sure your site plan fits within the zoning criteria for lot width, depth, side yard lots, etc. 

Only caveat I would add is for many a freedom number may also include some "fun money" to support you and your family's short and medium term goals beyond just paying the bills.

Sounds like the Rheem is the way to go since it gives him the room he needs and is the same width. 

I believe there is significant distinction between two types of medium term rentals.  

You'd want something closer to the 1% rule.Also, some other strategies to consider would be a medium term rental, airbnb, seller finance / subject to, novation agreement to flip it with your family member as a partner.

For medium term rentals, is there anything to include in the lease that could help protect me from people trying to stay longer than their term? 

While we do not hold any STRs, we do believe that it is a great market for medium term rentals such as traveling nurses. 

Multiply the house's length and width, multiply that by 0.93 to account for wall thicknesses etc.

Purchase price: $515,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Fully furnished Medium term rental leased to traveling professionals.