I am acquiring a distressed property that I am planning to rent long term. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Jay HinrichsI plan on checking them out.

i provide dishwasher if we are putting a new kitchen. also a garbage disposal.sometimes i provide washers/dryers if i have extra laying around (i always seem to have them).sometimes i have purchased fridges and ovens since it's best to invest in capital expense and get a tenant than to have a house sit empty forever.our lease also states that tenants should purchase the appliance plan, which noone really does purchase. 

It sounds like you got a solid plan for your first investment. 

Since you’re looking for a house hack, just plan on managing it yourself for now.

Quote from @Cynthia Lee: Accepting even $1 could be seen as evidence of a payment plan, and the entire eviction process could be derailed.Once you start the eviction process, to not accept any payment unless it is a full payment in certified funds (cash, money order, cashiers check).

Don't solely rely on third-party management companies; instead, focus on building a solid asset management plan and, if needed, bring in experts or partners who excel in this field.

I have one floor plan in my project that is set up for this.. out of 90 homes we have built  we only sold 4 of them .  

I would also focus on landlord friendly states if you are planning to rent.

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