I hear from other roommates that they have requested pest control as well.

This works well if it's an MTR or STR type situation and you are in control of the lock.

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

Many times they do not realize the adding of the adu makes their existing unit rent controlled.  

If your debt to income ratio is good, you can control a $700-800k asset with $50k.

.- The owner has full ownership and control of the property and can make all decisions such as when to sell, or may decide to operate the property according to their own wishes even if those wishes are against the recommendations of the property management company.

It sound like you have your area under control. 

You’ll develop resilience, leadership, negotiation skills, vision, emotional control, and more.

It's a shared house so they have no renter's rights giving the owner huge leverage and control.