Do you intend on taking a layer of wood off or redecking the deck? 

I just know they are vital for success. 

@Arlen ChouI fully intend to pull whatever permits are necessary, as intend to sale the place one day and that bathroom will be vital to the resale, as it's a 2/1 as it stands.

I also believe they have potential for future growth as they both where once predominantly owner occupied.Its is vital to have a unique property manager to cater for the these lower class investment in order for the numbers to work.Without the right PM it is very difficult to succeed.Thanks and have a great day.

Can I cut out some of these layers to insure clear communication?

Its just an extra layer of protection.

@Mauricio Hernández Don't know if transferring title to a single member LLC will actually shield you from liability as many attorneys are expert in "piercing the corporate (LLC) veil, but it does put up an additional layer of possible protection.Forming LLC is being easily done on the internet, popular states for LLCs are Nevada, Texas, Wyoming and Alaska; however benefits of out of state (foreign) LLC from where the property is located may illusionary.

Hassles are inevitable which is why the self education process about the seemingly mundane points is so vital (to me).My application form is a work in progress.

With yields as high as they now are; in theory many of them can be cut in half and still produce a solid return.I've began building a position earlier this month and will layer in slowly over the next few months if oil continues lower (I'm buying down to $40 oil if it gets there) with view of holding 3-5 years  and trimming on any aggressive pops.Interesting fact - From the data I've seen, the inflation adjusted average price of oil from 1946 to now is just shy of $41, surprising! 

A good installation requires a layer of gravel (compacted) and sand for weighting down the grass, along with nails.